Animal Room (1995)

Cynical and intelligent Arnold Mosk is a former drug user who is now in a drug rehabilitation program at his high school meant for the seriously disturbed, where he becomes the main target of the psychopathic Doug Van Housen and his gang.

Director:

Craig Singer

Writer:

Craig Singer

Stars:

Ryan Payne Bell, Dechen Thurman, Eddie Malavarca

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ryan Payne Bell	...	Pink
Dechen Thurman	...	Hinge
Eddie Malavarca	...	Porky
Matthew Lillard	...	Doug Van Housen
Lori Heuring	...	Shelly
Brian Kelly	...	Eddie LeMaster (as Brian Vincent)
Neil Patrick Harris	...	Arnold Mosk
Stephen Pearlman	...	Principal Jones
Joseph Siravo	...	Dr. Rankin
Pamela Kramer	...	Teacher 1
John Digaletos	...	Teacher 2
Madison Arnold	...	Older Guard
Paula Stevens	...	Teacher 3
Gabriel Olds	...	Gary Trancer
Scott MacCann	...	Gary's Friend

Storyline

Cynical and intelligent Arnold Mosk is a former drug user who is now in a drug rehabilitation program at his high school meant for the seriously disturbed, where he becomes the main target of the psychopathic Doug Van Housen and his gang.

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Plot Keywords:

drugs

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Taglines:

Echoing Alarms of Clockwork Orange

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for brutal violence, strong language, sexual content and drug use

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Asbury Park, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vanguard International Cinema

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Arnold Mosk: What do you want from me?
Doug Van Housen: I want your blood in my mouth.

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Connections

References Hamlet (1948)

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Soundtracks

"Dr. Phibes Rides Again"
Performed by The Misfits
Courtesy of Cyclopean Music and The Misfits

User Reviews

Great Movie

I really enjoyed Animal Room. It has my favorite actor in it, Matthew Lillard. His performance in this movie is great. I saw this movie back in the middle of April when it first came out to video. This movie made me think a lot about people and those who get picked on and knowing who your true friends are. It's really sad when you look deep into the movie.

The main basis of the film starts with Arnold Mosk(Harris) who has been placed in a program for drug users. Every student has their bully. Arnold's is Doug Van Housen(Lillard) who is constantly torturing him. Arnold's old friend Gary Trancer(Olds) is trying to reach out to him and rekindle that old friendship they once had because he knows what a tough time Arnold is going through. The rest of the movie is just a look at their lives and how they cope with one another and their own problems.

I really can't stress enough how great of a movie this is. I know many people will not like it. You really have to be a certain kind of person to like it. Someone with a twisted mind, someone who really enjoys art and what life is really about in a film, someone who really enjoys the actors in the film. I fall under all three, as may many more people. It's just so great, the camera angles are good, the acting is great, everything just fits into place. The movie was well put together. If you enjoy any of the three things I listed, go see this movie. It's really great.

-A+