The Boys Next Door

R

1985

1h 28m

Crime

Drama

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1,000+ Ratings

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Two teenage boys (Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen) go on a killing spree, ending in a shopping mall.

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Harsh, unflinching, and evocative "The Boys Next Door" is a cautionary tale of where unchecked mental issues and aggression can lead. Caulfield and Sheen lead a commendable cast and Spheeris' direction dives deep into every ugly facet of the leads' personalities.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Very campy. Also love seeing 1986 Hollywood, has all the places I knew

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Totally blindsided by this one. Not at all what I was expecting. Spheeris follows up Suburbia with another tale of alienated youth, that take a tour down a much darker path, as these two boys go an escalating crime spree. It's a commentary on the hatred that is just bubbling under the surface of repression. It's dark, nihilistic and I loved it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/20

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This is a creepy movie starring a young Charlie Sheen. I love the atmosphere and vibe of this film- reminds me of another rather underrated film by the name of Miracle Mile. This is dark movie full of violence and the fact that the leads are such assholes doesn't help. It takes courage to even make a film such as this. You may not like it but it is definitely worth a watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Definitely a period film of the 80s and underground at that. This is not as much a film to admire, but more a film that depicts a social message wrapped up in a cultish presentation. Growing up in the 80s, a guy could almost relate to Sheen's character albeit we hope that friend we know isn't really as psycho as portrayed here.... or are they? All in all, worth the watch - plus ironically due to the low knowledge of this film, most people won't realize it was remade in 2013. That film is called "Girls against Boys". Same thing.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Charlie Sheen and Maxwell Caulfield go on a murderous rampage throughout L.A. What's not to like? Cheesy 80's awesomeness!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/23

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Penelope Spheeris

Director

Maxwell Caulfield

Roy Alston

Charlie Sheen

Bo Richards

Patti D'Arbanville

Angie

Christopher McDonald

Detective Mark Woods

Hank Garrett

Detective Ed Hanley

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

a messy, dispiriting portrait of two rebels without a cause who go off the rails as they come of age, leaving only suffering and death in their wake.

Sep 6, 2021

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

...nails down a message decades ahead of its time; that the codes that bond men together may well be toxic both for women and for themselves...

Rated: 4/5

Sep 9, 2021

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2005

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Daniel M. Kimmel

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Feb 8, 2004

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Synopsis

Two teenage boys (Maxwell Caulfield, Charlie Sheen) go on a killing spree, ending in a shopping mall.

Director: Penelope Spheeris
Producer: Don Levin, Mel Pearl
Screenwriter: Glen Morgan
Production Co: Republic Entertainment International
Rating: R
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 20, 2011
Runtime: 1h 28m

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