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Deadly Friend (1986)

R 91 min  -  Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi  -   10 October 1986 (USA)
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Paul is a new kid in town with a robot named "BB". He befriends Samantha and the three of them have a lot of good times together... See full summary »

Director:

Wes Craven

Writers:

Diana Henstell (novel), Bruce Joel Rubin (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Labyorteaux Matthew Labyorteaux ...
Paul Conway
Kristy Swanson ...
Samantha Pringle
Michael Sharrett Michael Sharrett ...
Tom 'Slime' Toomey
Anne Twomey Anne Twomey ...
Jeannie Conway
Anne Ramsey ...
Elvira Parker
Richard Marcus Richard Marcus ...
Harry Pringle
Russ Marin Russ Marin ...
Dr. Johanson
Lee Paul ...
Sergeant Volchek
Andrew Roperto Andrew Roperto ...
Carl
Charles Fleischer ...
BB (voice)
Robin Nuyen Robin Nuyen ...
Thief
Frank Cavestani Frank Cavestani ...
Angry resident
Merritt Olsen Merritt Olsen ...
CAT Scan Technician
William H. Faeth William H. Faeth ...
Doctor in Sam's room (as William H. Faeth M.D.)
Joel Hile Joel Hile ...
Deputy
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Storyline

Paul is a new kid in town with a robot named "BB". He befriends Samantha and the three of them have a lot of good times together. That is, until Samantha's abusive father throws her down some stairs and kills her. In an effort to save her life, Paul implants BB's computer brain into Samantha's human brain. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Robot | Father | Abusive Father | Halloween | Murder  | See more »

Taglines:

Grab A Friend before someone in the audience grabs you! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Obsesión fatal See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$8,988,731 (USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When Samantha lifts the bully up, you can very faintly see the wires holding him up. See more »

Quotes

Sam: He's my father. Sometimes I want to roll a truck over his face but he's still my father.
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Connections

Features A Summer Place (1959) See more »