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UNITED STATES · 1986

Deadly Friend

Wes Craven
artificial intelligence teenage genius mad science resurrection unrequited love
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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.

Year1986
CountryUnited States
DirectorWes Craven
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