Movie · Horror · Sci-Fi

Suspense master Wes Craven ("Scream" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchises) presents his horrifying tale of conflict between unbridled genius and the intense need for love. Matthew Laborteaux ("Little House on the Prairie") and Kristy Swanson ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") star in this terrifying story about a lonely teenager whose overwhelming love for a young girl compels him to use all of his scientific knowledge and cunning to keep alive. Horror fans will delight in Craven's latest nightmare. Co-starring Anne Ramsey ("Throw Momma from the Train").

1986 · 1h 30m
Director Wes Craven

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Suspense master Wes Craven ("Scream" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" franchises) presents his horrifying tale of conflict between unbridled genius and the intense need for love. Matthew Laborteaux ("Little House on the Prairie") and Kristy Swanson ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") star in this terrifying story about a lonely teenager whose overwhelming love for a young girl compels him to use all of his scientific knowledge and cunning to keep alive. Horror fans will delight in Craven's latest nightmare. Co-starring Anne Ramsey ("Throw Momma from the Train").

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Average 3.7
Reviews 35
Fresh 7
Rotten 28

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Studio
Warner Bros.
Released
1986
Run Time
1 hr 30 min
Rated
R
Region of Origin
United States
© 1986 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Original Audio
English
Audio

English (United States) (AAC), French (France) (AAC)

Subtitles

English (United States) (CC), French (France)

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Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.