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The New Kids

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 1h 50m
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Lori Loughlin and Shannon Presby in The New Kids (1985)
A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.
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A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Sean S. Cunningham
  • Writers
    • Stephen Gyllenhaal(screenplay)
    • Brian Taggert(story)
  • Stars
    • Shannon Presby
    • Lori Loughlin
    • James Spader
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sean S. Cunningham
  • Writers
    • Stephen Gyllenhaal(screenplay)
    • Brian Taggert(story)
  • Stars
    • Shannon Presby
    • Lori Loughlin
    • James Spader
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 47Critic reviews
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    Eddie Jones, Lori Loughlin, and Shannon Presby in The New Kids (1985)
    Lori Loughlin in The New Kids (1985)
    Eddie Jones, Lori Loughlin, and Shannon Presby in The New Kids (1985)
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    Shannon Presby
    Shannon Presby
    • Lorenas Loren
    Lori Loughlin
    Lori Loughlin
    • Abbyas Abby
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Dutraas Dutra
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Gideonas Gideon
    David H. MacDonald
    • Moonieas Moonie
    Vince Grant
    Vince Grant
    • JoeBobas JoeBob
    • (as Vincent Grant)
    Theron Montgomery
    • Gordoas Gordo
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Lucy Martin
    • Fayas Fay
    Eric Stoltz
    Eric Stoltz
    • Markas Mark
    Paige Price
    Paige Price
    • Karenas Karen
    • (as Paige Lyn Price)
    Court Miller
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Tom Atkins
    Tom Atkins
    • 'Mac' MacWilliamsas 'Mac' MacWilliams
    Jean De Baer
    • Mary Beth MacWilliamsas Mary Beth MacWilliams
    • (as Jean DeBaer)
    Robertson Carricart
    • Deputyas Deputy
    Brad Sullivan
    Brad Sullivan
    • Colonel Jenkinsas Colonel Jenkins
    Chad Wiggins-Grady
    • Chad Bobas Chad Bob
    • (as Chad Wiggins)
    John Archie
    • Math Teacheras Math Teacher
    • Director
      • Sean S. Cunningham
    • Writers
      • Stephen Gyllenhaal(screenplay) (story)
      • Brian Taggert(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Abby McWilliams and her brother Loren are particularly normal teenagers. Their parents Mac and Mary Beth are killed in an accident. It's decided that Abby and Loren live in Glenby, Florida with their Aunt Fay and Uncle Charlie who own a gas station and an amusement park. Loren and Abby don't have much trouble making friends at their new high school. Loren starts dating Karen, the local sheriff's daughter while Abby starts dating Mark. Loren feels uncomfortable when he sees a blond-haired guy harassing Abby in the lunchroom. Mark tells Loren and Abby that the blond-haired guy is Eddie Dutra, a teenage drug addict who is the leader of a gang of redneck thugs. Loren helps Abby keep Dutra at a distance. Dutra's retaliations keep getting more vicious until Dutra forces a showdown at the amusement park by kidnapping Abby. —Corey Semple (AdamSandler's8SexyNights)
    • violence
    • aunt nephew relationship
    • woman in a shower
    • female in a shower
    • kidnapping
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    • Taglines
      • The kids learned three things about southern hospitality, blood, sweat and terror!
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Shannon Presby's final film role. Shortly after completing the film, he decided to give up acting.
    • Goofs
      During the shower scene, Abby is wearing a vest to hide her nudity. (4:3 Open Matte version only)
    • Quotes

      Mark: Thats Eddie Dutra, He's about as much fun as a rabid dog.

    • Alternate versions
      The 1988 UK Columbia video (released as "Striking Back") was cut by 54 secs by the BBFC to edit drug scenes, a shot of a girl's underwear being removed and a scene of girl being covered in lighter fluid.
    • Connections
      Referenced in SOS (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      Stand Up
      Written and Performed by Bill Wray

      Produced by Evan Archerd and Bill Wray

    User reviews47

    Review
    Top review
    "The kids learned three things about southern hospitality: blood, sweat, and terror!"
    The New Kids is a likable eighties movie from veteran horror director/producer Sean S. Cunningham (Friday the 13th). There are quite a few flaws in it, but it's too much fun to condemn for that. I stumbled across it in the horror section, and yet, it's the furthest thing from a horror flick. It's more along the lines of Paul Lynch's Bullies really. It could almost be considered a thriller, but there's just enough cheese on the surface to keep it from being too scary. It's still well worth a sitting though. The great, young cast is fun to watch, including Eric Stoltz (Killing Zoe) and James Spader (Wolf), who is hilarious and evil at the same time as the crazy redneck, Dutra. Another reason I like this film is the presence of one of my favorite genre actors, Tom Atkins (brief as it may be). The climax, well, the climax makes the movie. It's very well done (especially the pit bull scene) and everyone should walk away pleased. If you're looking for an interesting revenge flick, rent The New Kids.
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    • Backlash007
    • Apr 26, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Army Brats
    • Filming locations
      • Hotel Redland, 5 S Flagler Ave, Homestead, Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Fogbound Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $199,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $199,108
      • Jan 20, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $199,108
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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