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Deadly Friend (1986)

Deadly Friend (1986)
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With the over-the-top gruesomeness of The Re-Animator to compare it to, Wes Craven's Deadly Friend limps into the second tier, coming across as a Frankenstein tale lost on Elm Street. Paul (Matthew Laborteaux) is a teen computer genius who has recently moved to a new town. The quiet and peaceful milieu permits him to continue experimenting with his life's work -- a human-like robot named Bee Bee. But Paul becomes smitten with the comely girl next door, Samantha (Kristy Swanson). For Samantha, however, the small-town life is less than quiet and peaceful; she is the victim of an abusive father, who she dreams of killing. During an argument, her father pushes her down the stairs, and she lapses into a coma. Paul, with the help of local paperboy pal Tom (Michael Sharrett), decides to implant Bee Bee's microchips into Samantha's brain to re-animate her back to life. But Samantha, restored to life and with the strength of an inhuman robot, decides to exact vengeance upon her father and the rest of the townspeople who have done her wrong. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Matthew LaborteauxKristy Swanson, (more)
Director(s):
Wes Craven
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Deadly Friend

With the over-the-top gruesomeness of The Re-Animator to compare it to, Wes Craven's Deadly Friend limps into the second tier, coming across as a Frankenstein tale lost on Elm Street. Paul (Matthew Laborteaux) is a teen computer genius who has recently moved to a new town. The quiet and peaceful milieu permits him to continue experimenting with his life's work -- a human-like robot named Bee Bee. But Paul becomes smitten with the comely girl next door, Samantha (Kristy Swanson). For Samantha, however, the small-town life is less than quiet and peaceful; she is the victim of an abusive father, who she dreams of killing. During an argument, her father pushes her down the stairs, and she lapses into a coma. Paul, with the help of local paperboy pal Tom (Michael Sharrett), decides to implant Bee Bee's microchips into Samantha's brain to re-animate her back to life. But Samantha, restored to life and with the strength of an inhuman robot, decides to exact vengeance upon her father and the rest of the townspeople who have done her wrong. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Wes Craven
Writer(s):
Bruce Joel Rubin
Producer(s):
Daniel Patrick KelleyRobert M. ShermanRobert L. Crawford
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Graphic Violence, Not For Children, Adult Language)
Categories:
Mystery & SuspenseHorror
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Edwarda and edward H.

Wes Craven can really come up with some weird stuff. Why shouldn't he take a chance on directing a movie about a kid and his robot. Trouble occures with the kid and his creation & the girl next door to him that the kid likes. You'll never guess what happens next! I liked this movie as well as Wes's other oddities.

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Brian B.

i grew up watching this movie and recently rented and watched again and its still great a little more humorous than horror but what do you expect grom a robot/woman on a killing spree.

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Jayson P.

I remeber this movie as a kid and was suprised that I was able to find it uncut (let alone DVD). Looking at it now I enjoy it more now than what I did when I was a kid. The only down part of the movie I feel was the very end right before the credits. As much as I don't care for most of them, this movie would be a good remake IF it's done right and something close to the original score.

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