Deadly Friend

There's no one alive who'll play with the girl next door.

6.219861h 31m

Released

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

When tragedy strikes his remarkable robot and the beautiful girl next door, lonely teenage genius Paul tries to save them by pushing technology beyond its known limits into a terrifying new realm.

StatusReleased

Release Date1986-10-10

Runtime1h 31m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Revenue$8,988,731

Keywords

child abuse

artificial intelligence (a.i.)

based on novel or book

Videos

3 total

Trailer

Official Arrow Trailer

Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

Rent

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

Google Play Movies

YouTube

Fandango At Home

US data via JustWatch

Cast & Crew

Matthew Labyorteaux

as Paul

Kristy Swanson

as Samantha

Michael Sharrett

as Tom

Anne Twomey

as Jeannie

Anne Ramsey

as Elvira

Richard Marcus

as Harry

Russ Marin

as Dr. Johanson

Lee Paul

as Sgt. Volchek

Andrew Roperto

as Carl

Charles Fleischer

as BB (voice)

Reviews

Wuchak

Aug 15, 2022

6/10

**_Underwhelming Craven film that meshes sci-fi, teenage romance and horror_** A boy genius specializing in brain research and robotics (Matthew Laborteaux) moves to the town of Welling with his mother (Anne Twomey) where he starts an apprenticeship at the university. He befriends a paper boy and romances an abused neighbor girl (Michael Sharret…

Full review