Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Comwayon A Disappointing Continuation

Cleveronix A different way of telling a story

FirstWitch A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

drpakmanrains I first rented this from a video store in 1986 on the clerks advice, knowing I like thrillers and revenge themes. I loved it from start to finish, and soon had the VHS, and more recently, the DVD. I have watched it a couple dozen times, and still thoroughly enjoy viewing it with friends who haven't seen it. It's strong points are seeing actors who have become famous, in their early less well known days. The score, particularly the song "Stand Up" by Bill Wray is fantastic. And the idea of setting the majority of the film in a dilapidated kiddie fun park in Florida was unusual, as they worked to rehabilitate it. As others have stated, Shannon Presby and Lori Loughlin play brother and sister, orphaned by the death of their parents in a car accident, who go to Florida to live with their dads brother and his wife. When they start high school there, James Spader and his little gang of Southern rednecks start bullying them, especially when Lori rejects their advances. This sets up a series of attacks and counter attacks which make up the heart of the movie, leading to an exciting climax at the kiddie park, utilizing the little rides to the fullest. Watch for a typical 80's little kicker at the end. The weak spots are the predictability, and the telegraphing of many of the encounters. Also the actors playing high-schoolers, as typical, are probably in their early to mid 20's. Nevertheless, if you keep in mind this is a B movie, and not expect a horror film despite Sean Cunningham as the director, (written by Stephen Gyllenhall) you can have a very enjoyable experience.

johnc2141 I had first seen the new kids back when it was released although not a horror film,it is more like death wish,Sean Cunningham who did the original Friday the 13th back in 1980,really did a great job with producing this thriller about two teens who go to live with their aunt and uncle down in Florida.at a low rent theme park called Santa's fun land.well the move is not a pleasant one,the teens Lori and Shannon run into a unpleasant gang of teens led by creepy dutra played by the very talented James Spader following his break through performance in 1985's tuff turf.great performances by all.i thought the new kids was a very thrilling b-movie with a great cast.Eric stoltz is also on hand as a friendly teen who is there to help.well the new kids is a great 80's b movie that you will not forget.Spader deserved an award for this creepy performance.10 out of 10

Coventry This very interesting but sadly underrated gem directed by Sean S. Cunningham ("Friday the 13th") offers an original variation of both the revenge thriller and vigilante action movie, since it has ordinary common high school teenagers in the lead roles. Basically this means the film begins with harsh but fairly harmless bullying but yet ends with extreme violence and relentless murder. The transition obviously isn't very plausible, as mean bully kids don't just turn into mad dog killers overnight, but "The New Kids" is nonetheless a competently made and occasionally very suspenseful thriller with tons of action, likable performances and an irresistibly charming 80's atmosphere. Following the sudden death of their beloved parents in an accident, athletic siblings Loren and Abby McWilliams move to Florida to help restore their uncle's ramshackle amusement park. They promptly run into conflict with the local school's gang of bullies because Abby refuses to accept an invitation to the dance from the tough leader Eddie Dutra. The mutual mockeries and paybacks gradually escalate into pure terrorizing until, one night, Dutra's entire gang invades the theme park with the intention to kill. Cunningham professionally builds up a tense and ominous atmosphere towards a highly explosive and grisly climax with some ultra-brutal killing sequences and engrossing make-up effects. The extreme violence will undoubtedly appeal to fans of 80's slashers as well as cheap and sleazy exploitation flicks of the 70's. The film benefices from an exceptionally great cast, with veteran B-movie stars as well as upcoming talents. Particularly James Spader is excellent and genuinely uncanny as the sleazy leader of the pack. Highly recommended to all type of cult movie fanatics.

toddrandall68 Stupid stupid stupid movie. I remember seeing this, but I remember it being really old in the mid-80s. I guess that is how easy it is to forget meaningless dumbass movies like this. Lori Laughlin is hot though. I do remember that line though, by John Philbin, ""it got the jug-ler" after those pit bulls attacked one of the owners. How stupid he looked saying jugular like a redneck white trash. It puts a bad taste in my mouth thinking how horrible this stupid movie was. The censors say that I have to have 10 lines of text in order to submit my comment. Ten lines on this trash movie? Give me a break, this movie isn't even worth ten turds. 0 out of 10 stars.