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The Paper Boy

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 37m
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5.0/10
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The Paper Boy (1994)
A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.
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A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.A homicidal twelve-year-old paperboy becomes obsessed with a woman and her daughter next-door, and he'll do anything to make his fantasy of the "perfect family" come alive.

  • Director
    • Douglas Jackson
  • Writer
    • David E. Peckinpah
  • Stars
    • Alexandra Paul
    • Marc Marut
    • Brigid Tierney
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    1.4K
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    • Director
      • Douglas Jackson
    • Writer
      • David E. Peckinpah
    • Stars
      • Alexandra Paul
      • Marc Marut
      • Brigid Tierney
    • 30User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    Alexandra Paul
    Alexandra Paul
    • Melissa Thorpe
    Marc Marut
    • Johnny McFarley
    Brigid Tierney
    Brigid Tierney
    • Cammie Thorpe
    William Katt
    William Katt
    • Brian
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Mrs. Rosemont
    Krista Errickson
    Krista Errickson
    • Diana
    Barry Flatman
    Barry Flatman
    • Mr. McFarley
    Karyn Dwyer
    Karyn Dwyer
    • Brenda
    Jenny Campbell
    • Tiffany
    Mathieu Kermoyan
    • Uri
    Claire Riley
    • Jeanne Stalcup
    Derek Johnston
    • Brenda's Boyfriend
    Bobo Vian
    • Dora
    James Rae
    James Rae
    • Travis
    Frelin
    • Peaches
    Sam Stone
    • Police Sergeant
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    • Director
      • Douglas Jackson
    • Writer
      • David E. Peckinpah
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    • Trivia
      Shot in 25 days.
    • Goofs
      When Johnny uncovers his dead father's head in the freezer, his neck can be seen pulsing.
    • Quotes

      Johnny McFarley: It was supposed to be us! The Family!

    • Connections
      Referenced in Merkitty mies (1996)

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    5/10
    Mild thriller...really not much on horror.
    First, from the looks of things this movie was an actual theater release which is a bit surprising. It looks and feels like a made for television movie, when I first saw it on USA network I thought it was a movie they made. Second, why is it listed as a horror movie? It is not very horrific at all. It is a rather mild thriller about a crazy paper boy who becomes really attached to this mother and daughter, so much so that he does everything in his power to make them like him. If anyone tries to warn the mother, then he deals with them. Here is a movie where you just want to beat the snot out of the stalker character; it drives you crazy at what he gets away with. It also makes me glad I don't have a person that likes me that much. Sure some days I wish a gal would form some sort of crush on me, but then you see some of the possible results of such an unhealthy obsession. All in all though this movie is not good, and it is not bad. It is just a mediocre thriller worth a look see if you see it on the television.
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    • Feb 20, 2004

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pahan tarkoitus
    • Filming locations
      • Rosemere, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Allegro Films
      • Blue Rider Pictures
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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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