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Deadly Friend
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Deadly Friend

1986-10-10 · 91 min · ★ 6.2

Horror · Science Fiction

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.

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Directors
Wes Craven
Production companies
Pan Arts, Layton, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 8,988,731

Top Cast

Matthew LabyorteauxMatthew LabyorteauxPaul
Kristy SwansonKristy SwansonSamantha
Michael SharrettMichael SharrettTom
Anne TwomeyAnne TwomeyJeannie
Anne RamseyAnne RamseyElvira
Richard MarcusRichard MarcusHarry
Russ MarinRuss MarinDr. Johanson
Lee PaulLee PaulSgt. Volchek
Andrew RopertoCarl
Charles FleischerCharles FleischerBB (voice)
Robin NuyenRobin NuyenThief
Frank CavestaniFrank CavestaniAngry resident
Merritt OlsenMerritt OlsenCAT scan technician
William H. FaethDr. in Sam's room
Joel HileDeputy
Tom SpratleyTom SpratleyNeighbor
Jim IshidaJim IshidaCoroner

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