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The Boys Next Door (1985)

R 91 min  -  Crime | Drama | Thriller  -   October 1985 (USA)
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Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trial of bodies behind them... See full summary »

Director:

Penelope Spheeris

Writers:

Glen Morgan, James Wong

Stars:

Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen and Patti D'Arbanville
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Maxwell Caulfield ...
Roy Alston
Charlie Sheen ...
Bo Richards
Patti D'Arbanville ...
Angie
Christopher McDonald ...
Detective Mark Woods
Hank Garrett Hank Garrett ...
Detective Ed Hanley
Paul C. Dancer Paul C. Dancer ...
Chris
Richard Pachorek Richard Pachorek ...
Boyfriend
Lesa Lee Lesa Lee ...
Girlfriend
Kenneth Cortland Kenneth Cortland ...
Dwayne
Moon Unit Zappa ...
Nancy
Dawn Schneider Dawn Schneider ...
Bonnie
Kurt Christian Kurt Christian ...
Shakir
Don Draper Don Draper ...
Mr. Heaton
Blackie Dammett Blackie Dammett ...
Bartender
Phil Rubenstein Phil Rubenstein ...
Gutfield
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Storyline

Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trial of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Violence | Killing Spree | Title Directed By Female | Dead Teen Couple | Gun  | See more »

Taglines:

It's in the look. It's in the touch. It's in the eyes. It's the latest style...IN MADNESS. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Nicolas Cage turned down the role of Roy Alston. See more »

Quotes

Bo Richards: All I wanted was some gas!
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Soundtracks

"I Got Nothin'"
Performed by Iggy Pop
Composed by Iggy Pop & James Williamson
Administered by Bug Music See more »