Deadly Friend

1986 • 86 minutes

About this movie

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"). MPAA Rating: R Copyright © 1986 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Ratings and reviews

Best 80'S horror film ever! plus a touching love story to boot!

Wes Craven's overlooked horror classic, it's still good now!

Is a great horror movie one of the best horror movies ever made.