The Wraith

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The Wraith

PG-13

Released Nov 21, 1986

1h 32m

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The mysterious driver (Charlie Sheen) of a turbocharged domestic car drag-races an Arizona hot rodder (Nick Cassavetes) in the desert.

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Time Out

The town (comprising one house, a burger joint and no citizen who isn't a teenager or a cop) is overseen by Sheriff Randy Quaid, who displays all the reverence the script deserves.

Jan 26, 2006

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Mr. Cassavetes is effectively black-hearted, and makes a striking figure, and Randy Quaid does a lot with the underdeveloped role of a local sheriff.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2004

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Paul Attanasio

Washington Post

There is all too little of the quietly charismatic Sheen and all too much of Cassavetes, who is a dead ringer for the young Hugh Hefner.

Jan 1, 2000

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Most of it is simply far too predictable and inconsequential, working from the flimsiest of premises.

Rated: 3/10

Jul 20, 2024

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a sluggish thriller that suffers from a lack of cohesiveness in its half-baked narrative...

Rated: 2/4

Sep 23, 2020

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David Keyes

Cinemaphile.org

It does not achieve the same absurdist grandeur of, say, "Sky Bandits" or "Mannequin," which are essentially live action cartoons. But it means well.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 3, 2020

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Jorge O

I hate to say this but y’all really hating on a good 80s movie this is way before CGI started taking over and yes a little CGI was used but it wasn’t even that bad unlike todays movies. As a car enthusiast I give this masterpiece a 10/10 the racing scenes are amazing, the story is great and the characters as well overall it’s an amazing film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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Cork B

Yeah, I mean, objectively I can't recommend the Wraith. The acting and writing is really bad. There is this really dumb car racing gang that has to go up against basically Ghost Rider, and of course there is no way they can win, but the continue to try to take him on one person at a time. And then everyone is driving Dodges. I mean, NO one is THAT dumb. On the up side, it is pretty 80s nostalgic and has a few recognizable faces that will make you stop and say 'HE was in THIS?' I mean, not Charlie Sheen - he was born for this kinda thing.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Peter G

Low budget sci-fi movie with pretty bad acting by most. Ms Fenn is absolutely gorgeous however and she alone warrants the 2 stars.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/07/25

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Todd B

A story about true love shown through revenge. Good movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/25

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Mark H

Definitely a cheesy 80's movie. If you like old cars, chase scenes & a corny plot then this is for you. Not sure how I missed it as a kid. I can see how it's a cult classic.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/12/25

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Beth C

I first saw this movie when I was 16 the year it came out in 1986 and I still LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!! It may not be some heavy duty Mega movie with a intricate story line but that's what makes it soooooo FANTASTIC!! It's a good movie that captures the spirit of the 80's and something you don't have to think about too much it's just what it is a love story with some great action thrown in and a not too shabby soundtrack!!!!! It will always be one of my favorite movies!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/31/24

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Synopsis

The mysterious driver (Charlie Sheen) of a turbocharged domestic car drag-races an Arizona hot rodder (Nick Cassavetes) in the desert.

Director: Mike Marvin
Producer: John Kemeny
Screenwriter: Mike Marvin
Production Co: New Century Entertainment Corporation, Turbo Productions, Alliance Entertainment
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 1986, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 3, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.4M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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