Deadly Friend
“There's no one alive who'll play with the girl next door.”
Synopsis
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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Official Arrow TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-07
Top Cast
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Matthew Labyorteaux
Paul
Kristy Swanson
Samantha
Michael Sharrett
Tom
Anne Twomey
Jeannie
Anne Ramsey
Elvira
Richard Marcus
Harry
Russ Marin
Dr. Johanson
Lee Paul
Sgt. Volchek
Andrew Roperto
Carl
Charles Fleischer
BB (voice)
Robin Nuyen
Thief
Frank Cavestani
Angry resident
Merritt Olsen
CAT scan technician
William H. Faeth
Dr. in Sam's room
Joel Hile
Deputy
Tom Spratley
Neighbor
Jim Ishida
Coroner
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Joel Rubin
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- Deadly Friend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9M
- Production Studios
- Pan Arts, Layton, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wes Craven
Bruce Joel Rubin, Diana Henstell
Charles Bernstein
Philip H. Lathrop
Michael Eliot
Patrick Kelley, Robert M. Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
Wes Craven
Director
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Anthony Cecere
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Joel Rubin
Screenplay
John Loggia
Production Design
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Michael Eliot
Editor
Daniel A. Lomino
Production Design
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Robert M. Sherman
Producer
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Friend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadly Friend about?
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.
Who directed Deadly Friend?
Deadly Friend was directed by Wes Craven.
Who stars in Deadly Friend?
The principal cast of Deadly Friend includes Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey, Anne Ramsey.
When was Deadly Friend released and how long is it?
Deadly Friend was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Deadly Friend make at the box office?
Deadly Friend grossed $9M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Deadly Friend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Deadly Friend was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is Deadly Friend based on a book or true story?
Deadly Friend is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Diana Henstell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Deadly Friend?
Deadly Friend holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).