movie inspired party mayhem

COPYCATS of the teen movie Project X have been blamed for a wild house party in memory of a dead teenager that threw a neighbourhood into chaos.

Police shut down the party on Saturday night after 300 youths spilled into the street in Narre Warren South and several brawls broke out after midnight.

Terrified neighbours watched from their homes on Merriwee Grove as the youths vandalised parked cars, fought in driveways and rode on the roof and bonnet of a moving sedan.

Mother of three Frances Svalbe-Griffin said she was woken up by a "tsunami of teens" wreaking havoc outside their home.

"My husband's six-foot but we were both hiding behind the curtains. We were just so scared," she said.

Neighbours said partygoers were charged $10 a head for the latest in a series of parties at the house.

Nearby resident Laura said her family was considering moving.

"We just can't take anymore," she said.

The house is leased by Cardinia Shire youth worker Leonie Olsen and owned by her cousin, Queensland man Neville Gates.

Mr Gates said while Ms Olsen was a "wonderful tenant", the weekend's mayhem prompted him to consider selling the house.

Neighbours said the party was a "fundraiser" for 17-year-old Yoshi Karunakaran, who was killed earlier this month when a ute he was travelling in rolled in Nar Nar Goon.

Safe Partying Australia director Naomi Oakley said the release of Project X, a movie about a colossal teenage party, would cause an increase in wild parties.

"There is an issue with teen parties ... and it's made worse by this new movie," the ex-police officer said.

Police reminded party hosts it was illegal to provide alcohol to a child aged under 18 without permission from a parent or guardian.

Hosts were advised to register their party two weeks in advance with the police force's Partysafe program, which ensured local police could make a quick response if things got out of hand.

heraldsun.com.au 27 Mar 2012

The Hollywood financiers are fully aware of the social ramifications their movies present.

There is no doubt that in society there always will be the element called trailer park trash, who will try to mimic their 'heros'.

The majority of Hollywood movies targeted at the youth have the disturbing theme of social disturbance amplified with a cocktail of illegal activities, including drug use and underage drinking.

Hollywood is promoting this kind of behaviour with their movies.