The Boys Next Door
“The anger. The destructiveness. The urge to kill in cold blood. They weren't born with it...”
Synopsis
Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Boys Next Door (1985) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-14
Top Cast
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Maxwell Caulfield
Roy Alston
Charlie Sheen
Bo Richards
Patti D'Arbanville
Angie
Christopher McDonald
Detective Mark Woods
Moon Unit Zappa
Nancy
Hank Garrett
Detective Ed Hanley
Paul C. Dancer
Chris
Blackie Dammett
Bartender
Richard Pachorek
Boyfriend
Lesa Lee
Girlfriend
Kenneth Cortland
Dwayne
Dawn Schneider
Bonnie
Kurt Christian
Shakir
Don Draper
Mr. Heaton
Phil Rubenstein
Gutfield
James Carrington
Ross
Grant Heslov
Joe Gonzales
Michael Lewis
Kanter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Chicago International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 21, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Screenplay & Story
- James Wong, Glen Morgan
- Original Score
- George S. Clinton
- Original Title
- The Boys Next Door
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Republic Entertainment International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Penelope Spheeris
James Wong, Glen Morgan
George S. Clinton
Arthur Albert
Andy Horvitch
Keith Rubinstein, Joel Soisson, Don Levin, Michael S. Murphey, Mel Pearl
Department Leadership Roster
Penelope Spheeris
Director
Keith Rubinstein
Producer
Joel Soisson
Producer
Michael S. Murphey
Producer
Sandy Howard
Producer
Andy Horvitch
Editor
Arthur Albert
Director of Photography
James Wong
Screenplay
George S. Clinton
Original Music Composer
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
Glen Morgan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Boys Next Door
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What is The Boys Next Door about?
Roy and Bo leave their small town the weekend after graduation for a short road trip to LA. Soon, they find themselves lashing out and leaving a trail of bodies behind them. The violence escalates throughout.
Who directed The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
Who stars in The Boys Next Door?
The principal cast of The Boys Next Door includes Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen, Patti D'Arbanville, Christopher McDonald, Moon Unit Zappa.
When was The Boys Next Door released and how long is it?
The Boys Next Door was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Boys Next Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Boys Next Door was composed by George S. Clinton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Boys Next Door?
The Boys Next Door holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).