In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.In 1978, four rebellious teenagers try to scam their way into a KISS concert.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
- Trip
- (as James De Bello)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis was the first film to be released on DVD before VHS.
- GoofsIn the garage scene at the start of the movie, Trip is seen playing a guitar that was not released until 1996.
- Quotes
Jam: Hey what's up mom? I'm gonna ask you this nicely first. Can I have my drumsticks back?
Mrs. Bruce: Your drumsticks are the least of your worries young man. You ran out on God! My son just ran out on God! You are in a world of...
Jam: TROUBLE! HA HA HA! I've been in trouble for the past 12 hours! HELLO? You know I'm going to be in St. Bernards Boarding School for the next 2 years of my life, remember?
Mrs. Bruce: YES!
Jam: I am going to be out of your hair until I am a legal adult!
Mrs. Bruce: YES!
Jam: Then all you have to do is go to church, light a candle, and pray to some stupid little statue for me and all is forgiven and forgotten, right mom? Then you can spend your days in a guilt free pursuit of more constructive activities like telling everybody ELSE how screwed up THEIR lives are. And then you no longer need the patience and understanding required to talk to your own son on some normal plain. And then that way you don't have to think about how tough it was for you when you were growing up and its probably a good thing too cause if you did, you'd realize what a lousy, goddamn shitty-ass parent you are!
Mrs. Bruce: Jeremiah... what has gotten into you?
Jam: [Yells over bullhorn to crowd of church-goers] I JUST LOST MY VIRGINITY IN A CONFESSIONAL BOOTH! LORD... HAVE... MERCY! Now, for the last time... Mom... Give me back my FUCKING drumsticks...
[long pause]
Jam: please.
- Crazy creditsThe New Line Cinema fanfare is played on electric guitar instead of the usual orchestral version.
- Alternate versionsThe DVD edition of the film retains more footage not seen in theaters. These scenes are:
- A longer scene in the car when Lin Shaye and Sam Huntington are driving to St. Bernards Academy.
- Longer scene on the highway which Natasha Lyonne and her clan is introduced. It runs about 3-5 minutes longer.
- A longer scene of the opening to which the four boys are singing "Rock N Roll All Nite"
- Longer confessional scene with Melanie Lynski and Sam Huntington.
- Longer scene with "Elvis", the custodian.
- Longer scene with Shannon Tweed and Edward Furlong.
- At least four alternate takes of the final concert scene.
- ConnectionsEdited into Detroit Rock City: Deleted Scenes (1999)
- SoundtracksHighway to Hell
Written by Malcolm Young, Angus Young and Bon Scott (as Bon Scott)
Performed by Marilyn Manson
Produced by Marilyn Manson
Courtesy of Nothing/Interscope Records
Although being a teen comedy (which always means an obligatory puke scene), and some physical comedy which was a little distracting, this film was just fun. The film works cause everyone can think back to the days in high school when you worshiped a band, played their music, and would DIE to see them play live, and this film captures that feeling perfectly. It also captures the era perfectly with the music, cars, good soundtrack, and the pot shots at of course... disco (Did you see those SHOES the disco chicks were wearing??). And of course it was VERY funny in places (I thought my jam sessions were bad...).
Also the film had me guessing as to what would happen, sometimes I thought it was predictable, then it switched gears and surprised me, particularly the ending which was so perfectly sweet!! Perfect music high school camradare done wonderfully. Even though I am not a fan of KISS, everyone can think back to the time when your fav band was your TRUE means of salvation.
Rating 7 out of 10.
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- Also known as
- The Kiss Movie
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Box office
- Budget
- $34,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,217,115
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,005,512
- Aug 15, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $4,217,115
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1