After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discover... Read allAfter suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.After suspecting that their police officer neighbor is a serial killer, a group of teenage friends spend their summer spying on him and gathering evidence, but as they get closer to discovering the truth, things get dangerous.
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations
- Curtis Farraday
- (as Cory Grüter-Andrew)
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- TriviaThe fictional arcade game Polybius of urban legend appears in the background of the bowling alley with an out of order sign on it.
- GoofsMackey's police car switches between 1981-1985 Chevrolet Impala and 1986 Chevrolet Caprice.
- Quotes
Curtis Farraday: You know you can get AIDS from looking through trash, right?
Tommy 'Eats' Eaton: Only way you're ever getting AIDS.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Half in the Bag: 2018 Catch-Up (part 2 of 2) (2018)
- SoundtracksCruel Summer
Written by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey, Keren Woodward, Steve Jolley, Tony Swain
Performed by Bananarama
Courtesy of Sony/ATV Music Publishing Canada o/b/o Associated Music International Ltd and Broad Music International, Warner/Chappell o/b/o Grown Your Own Music, BMG Rights Management Canada o/b/o BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. c/o BMG Rights Management Canada Inc.
The first two act of this film are pretty straight forward and standard; 4 young and immature boys suspect their neighbor of being a serial killer. They break into his house, dig up his garden, ect. in order to find proof of his horrifying acts. But nothing really comes of it, at least nothing concrete. The movie is funny, suspenseful and entertaining, and it reminds you of the kids mysteries that were all the rage in the late 80's.
Then, in the final act, the film suddenly makes an 180 and it becomes a serious film with real horror, real stakes and real consequences. Just like real life, the story doesn't end just because you hope it does. Good people are often the victims of their good intentions, and this movie proves it.
While the first half of the movie is just an enjoyable coming of age film, the second half is what really sets this movie apart. It's endings like these that make a movie really shine, and separates the audience that always wants a happy ending versus the ones that want a better, more realistic one.
Stop judging this movie based on a trailer. It's wrong and idiotic. A movie should be judged on its entire running time, and this movie deserves nothing but the highest praise. Everyone involved should be proud of their work. Amazing.
- manuelasaez
- Aug 26, 2018
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $42,027
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39:1