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The New Kids

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.7K
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Lori Loughlin and Shannon Presby in The New Kids (1985)
A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.
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A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.

  • Director
    • Sean S. Cunningham
  • Writers
    • Stephen Gyllenhaal
    • Brian Taggert
  • Stars
    • Shannon Presby
    • Lori Loughlin
    • James Spader
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean S. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gyllenhaal
      • Brian Taggert
    • Stars
      • Shannon Presby
      • Lori Loughlin
      • James Spader
    • 48User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    Shannon Presby
    Shannon Presby
    • Loren
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Abby
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Dutra
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Gideon
    David H. MacDonald
    • Moonie
    Vince Grant
    Vince Grant
    • JoeBob
    • (as Vincent Grant)
    Theron Montgomery
    • Gordo
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Charlie
    Lucy Martin
    • Fay
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Mark
    Paige Price
    Paige Price
    • Karen
    • (as Paige Lyn Price)
    Court Miller
    • Sheriff
    Tom Atkins
    Tom Atkins
    • 'Mac' MacWilliams
    Jean De Baer
    • Mary Beth MacWilliams
    • (as Jean DeBaer)
    Robertson Carricart
    • Deputy
    Brad Sullivan
    Brad Sullivan
    • Colonel Jenkins
    Chad Wiggins-Grady
    • Chad Bob
    • (as Chad Wiggins)
    John Archie
    • Math Teacher
    • Director
      • Sean S. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gyllenhaal
      • Brian Taggert
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shannon Presby's final film role. Shortly after completing the film, he decided to give up acting.
    • Goofs
      During the shower scene, Abby is wearing a vest to hide her nudity. (4:3 Open Matte version only)
    • Quotes

      Mark: Thats Eddie Dutra, He's about as much fun as a rabid dog.

    • Alternate versions
      The 1988 UK Columbia video (released as "Striking Back") was cut by 54 secs by the BBFC to edit drug scenes, a shot of a girl's underwear being removed and a scene of girl being covered in lighter fluid.
    • Connections
      Referenced in SOS (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Stand Up
      Written and Performed by Bill Wray
      Produced by Evan Archerd and Bill Wray

    User reviews48

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    Featured review
    6/10
    Great revenge flick
    A brother and sister (Shannon Presby and Lori Loughlin) lose their parents in a tragic accident, and are sent to live with relatives in Florida. They are repeatedly bullied and traumatized by the local yahoo played wickedly by James Spader. What follows is a late night showdown at an empty carnival between good and evil, all in the name of survival. Lori Loughlin delivers a decent performance, as well does Shannon Presby as her very protective brother. However, James Spader's convincing performance is pure evil, at its best. As far as bully films go, this is one of the best.
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    • arturopanduro
    • Nov 21, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Army Brats
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel Redland, 5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, Florida, USA(where Uncle Charlie picks up the kids)
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Fogbound Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $199,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $199,108
      • Jan 20, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $199,108
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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