Cynical and intelligent Arnold Mosk, a known drug user, is put into a disciplinary 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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Ryan Payne Bell | ... |
Pink
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| Dechen Thurman | ... |
Hinge
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Eddie Malavarca | ... |
Porky
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| Matthew Lillard | ... |
Doug Van Housen
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Shelly
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Eddie LeMaster
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Arnold Mosk
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Principal Jones
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Joseph Siravo | ... |
Dr. Rankin
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Pamela Kramer | ... |
Teacher 1
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John Digaletos | ... |
Teacher 2
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Older Guard
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Paula Stevens | ... |
Teacher 3
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Gary Trancer
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Scott MacCann | ... |
Gary's Friend
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Stephen Payne | ... |
Classroom Guard / Lesson Giver
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Paul Fremder | ... |
Classroom Guard
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| Tina Krause | ... |
Acid Woman in Black
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Jones' Secretary
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Judith Singer | ... |
School Secretary
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Susan Singer | ... |
Mother
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Torri Singer | ... |
Torri
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Debbie
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Doug DeLuca | ... |
Gary's Teammate
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Scott Hathaway | ... |
Guitar Player
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James V. Bacco | ... |
Van Housen Butler
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John Paul Fedele | ... |
Spring Heeled Jack
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Acid Woman in White
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| Paul Venier | ... |
Bubble Face
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Peter James | ... |
Arcade Punk
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Arcade Owner
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Shelly's Mom
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Jeff Hayenga | ... |
Shelly's Dad
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| Michael Torpey | ... |
Shelly's Brother
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Jason Werner | ... |
Lead Thug
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| Catherine Hicks | ... |
Mrs. Mosk
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Kate Ingram | ... |
Drama Teacher
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Baldy
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Michale Graves | ... |
The Misfits
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The Misfits
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Jerry Only | ... |
Self - The Misfits
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The Misfits
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Frank DaPuzzo | ... |
Baldy's Father
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Cassandra Singer | ... |
Van Housen's Girl
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C.J. Singer | ... |
C.J. Trancer
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Jane Seaman | ... |
Mrs. Trancer
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Debbie Smith | ... |
Stunned Teacher
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Yomi Lawal | ... |
Doctor
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Penny Poor | ... |
Scary Nurse
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Romano Mosca | ... |
Cop
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Jeff Skalecki | ... |
Rookie Cop
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Allen Fitzpatrick | ... |
Teacher 4 (uncredited)
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Sal Marino | ... |
Thug #1 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Craig Singer | ||
Written by
| Craig Singer | ... | () |
Produced by
| Sylvia Caminer | ... | producer |
| John A. Gallagher | ... | executive producer |
| Peter Orphanos | ... | line producer |
| Judy Richter | ... | associate producer |
| Craig Singer | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Amy Vincent | ||
Editing by
| Sabine Hoffman | ... | (as Sabine Hoffmann) |
Editorial Department
| Patricia Sztaba | ... | negative cutter |
| Stan Sztaba | ... | negative cutter |
| Philip Whitfield | ... | telecine colorist |
Casting By
| Alycia Aumuller | ||
| Judy Henderson | ||
Production Design by
| Georges N. Krivobok | ||
Production Management
| Lauren Winters | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| John Ian Briody | ... | additional second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Lorenza Arizaga | ... | assistant property master |
| Billy Hahn | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Ted Altman | ... | boom operator |
| Margaret Crimmins | ... | sound editor |
| Paul Hsu | ... | sound editor |
| William Kozy | ... | production sound mixer |
| Noah Timan | ... | additional production sound mixer |
| Joe White | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Mr. Dead | ... | special effects assistant |
Stunts
| Edward Conna | ... | stunt double |
| Stracy Diaz | ... | utility stunts |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Damian Achilles | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Lau | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Brian Pryzpek | ... | key grip |
| Robin Q. Wolff | ... | grip truck |
Music Department
| Stefan Girardet | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Neal Bennett | ... | production assistant |
| Debra Fallek | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Vanguard Cinema (2000) (United States)
- ViewCave (1995) (World-wide) (internet) (non-exclusive)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Exasperated over their lack of viable solutions to problem students and growing school violence, teachers and school administrators institute a trial program whereby they can lock away those kids who "don't fit into the mainstream profile." Brainy malcontent Arnold Mosk - despite strenuous objections from his school counselor - is labeled a trouble student and herded into the program for dropping acid to escape his problems, both those at school and at home. While old friend Gary Trancer tries to reconnect with and support Arnold, sociopath Doug Van Housen takes cruel delight in leading his gang of violent school thugs to torment and bully those around him, especially Arnold, leading to tragedy. Written by statmanjeff |
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| Taglines | Echoing Alarms of Clockwork Orange See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Misfits make a cameo in this film as themselves although Singer Michale Graves is lip synching to a Kryst The Conquerer song with vocals by Jeff Scott Soto. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Beyond Clueless (2014). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dr. Phibes Rides Again See more » |
| Quotes |
Arnold Mosk:
Every day I hate him worse. Today I hate him like it was tomorrow. See more » |