Review of Deadly Friend (1986) by Lafe F — 20 Aug 2007

I will always remember this 80's movie.

This review of Deadly Friend (1986) was written by Lafe F on 20 Aug 2007.

Deadly Friend has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Deadly Friend (1986)

By Sue S (215) on 30 Dec 2013

Not great but if you want a solid 80's horror flick without a ton of nudity this is the movie for you…

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By Tom M (1,308) on 11 May 2011

80's Wes Craven horror twist on frankenstein featuring a death scene you don't want to be eating spaghetti or a meatball sandwich when it comes up…

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By Hayley K (46) on 24 Sep 2015

Love this film. Sadly most of the original version was cut. I'd love to see a director's cut released…

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By David S (4,459) on 17 Nov 2015

Small Wonder, on steroids. 1980's fun. Best (maybe only) death-by-basketball scene in movie history…

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By Travis R (140) on 13 Sep 2012

My personal favorite Wes Craven film. Kristy Swanson does a remarkable job as Sam. Sad but very entertaining and excellent revenge…

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By Ryan K (1,614) on 15 Oct 2010

Unconvincing horror that is more depressing than scary…

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By Allan C (2,173) on 19 Aug 2017

Campy low point for writer/director Wes Craven with this teenage version of Frankenstein…

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By Richard L (950) on 01 Aug 2013

While reviews of this movie have been consistently bad, it seems to me that this horror-science-fiction-comedy flick is standard 80's stuff…

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By Shane J (677) on 21 Nov 2011

Wow a modern(well 80's) take on frankenstein with a robots wizz putting a computer chip on his next door neighbour after she is killed by her…

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By Majeeda G (3) on 22 Nov 2013

Cheesy yet fun to watch I like it a lot I first saw this years ago as a kid, sometimes a movie can still be entertaining even if it's not a…

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