The New Kids
Seen it?1985 | 90 min | Drama, Crime, Horror
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and horror fans. If you loved Boys Don't Cry, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A brother and his young sister come to a small town to find out a local gang terrorizes the population.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$199K worldwide on a $199K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean S. Cunningham
- Lori LoughlinAbby MacWilliams
- Jean De BaerMary Beth MacWilliams
- James SpaderEddie Dutra
- Paige PriceKaren Goodsell
- John PhilbinGideon Walters
- Vince GrantJoeBob
- Margaret WelshFriend
- Brian WimmerStudent
- Eddie JonesCharlie MacWilliams
- Eric StoltzMark Warfield