Deadly Friend (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Deadly Friend is a horror and science fiction film directed by Wes Craven, running about 91 minutes. “There's no one alive who'll play with the girl next door.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his friend is killed by her abusive father, the new kid in town attempts to save her by implanting a robotic microchip into her brain.
Who’s in it. Deadly Friend stars Matthew Labyorteaux as Paul Conway, Kristy Swanson as Samantha Pringle, Michael Sharrett as Tom 'Slime' Toomey and Anne Twomey as Jeannie Conway, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Deadly Friend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Deadly Friend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Deadly Friend tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Deadly Friend (1986)?
- In US, Deadly Friend is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Deadly Friend worth watching?
- Deadly Friend holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Deadly Friend?
- Deadly Friend stars Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey and Anne Ramsey.
- When was Deadly Friend released?
- Deadly Friend was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.