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Matthew Labyorteaux
Paul
Kristy Swanson
Samantha
Michael Sharrett
Tom
Anne Twomey
Jeannie
Anne Ramsey
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Richard Marcus
Harry
Russ Marin
Dr. Johanson
Lee Paul
Sgt. Volchek
Andrew Roperto
Carl
Charles Fleischer
BB (voice)
Robin Nuyen
Thief
Frank Cavestani
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Merritt Olsen
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William H. Faeth
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Joel Hile
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Tom Spratley
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Jim Ishida
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Review 1DiscussionA review by Wuchak
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Written by Wuchak on Mon Aug 15 2022
**_Underwhelming Craven film that meshes sci-fi, teenage romance and horror_**
A boy genius specializing in brain research and robotics (Matthew Laborteaux) moves to the town of Welling with his mother (Anne Twomey) where he starts an apprenticeship at the university. He befriends a paper boy and romances an abused neighbor girl (Michael Sharrett and Kristy Swanson respectively). When tragedy strikes, he uses his talents to rectify the situation with horrifying results.
"Deadly Friend" (1986) was Wes Craven’s next theatrical project after the success of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984...
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
8988731.00
Keywords
- child abuse
- artificial intelligence (a.i.)
- based on novel or book
- resurrection
- revenge
- robot
- exploding head
- alcoholic
- brawl
- circuit board
- paranoiac
- android horror