Bad Influence (1990)

Director:

Curtis Hanson

Writer (WGA):

David Koepp (written by)

Release Date:

9 March 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Plot:

Michael, a wimpy young executive, is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome...

Plot Keywords:

Executive | Psychopath | Finance | Sadomasochism | Cynicism

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Rob Lowe	...	Alex
James Spader	...	Michael Boll
Lisa Zane	...	Claire
Marcia Cross	...	Ruth Fielding
Rosalyn Landor	...	Britt
Tony Maggio	...	Patterson
Palmer Lee Todd	...	Naked Woman
Kathleen Wilhoite	...	Leslie
Sunny Smith	...	Waitress
Susan Lee Hoffman	...	Karen, Woman in Bar
Jeff Kaake	...	Willie, Man in Bar
Christian Clemenson	...	Pismo Boll
Charisse Glenn	...	Stylish Eurasian Woman
Jay Della	...	Chez Jay Bartender
Inger Lorre	...	Band Member

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Norway:18 (original rating) | Ireland:18 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:R (Manitoba) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18 (cut) | USA:R (certificate #30007) | West Germany:16 | France:U | Iceland:16

Filming Locations:

George C. Page Museum - 5801 W. Wilshire Blvd., Hancock Park, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Epic Productions

Trivia:

David Koepp wrote the screenplay on spec at a time when he didn't even have an agent.

Goofs:

Continuity: At the tar pits as seen from above, we see a yellow or lime-green fire truck (ladder truck). When the camera comes back as the fireman descends it (the ladder), we notice the truck is now red.

Quotes:

Alex: [to Michael] You know, you make a funny face when you come.

Movie Connections:

References Psycho (1960)

Soundtrack:

BIRD BOY

This movie rocked for many reasons

To me this movie was about a lifestyle. The music in this movie was very underground and featured Skinny Puppy tracks ('Who's Laughing Now?')along with a host of other interesting songs. The main dance-floor scene was very well done and gave a glimpse into the underworld of recreation drugs. Rob Lowe and James Spader delivered convincing roles and were a perfect fit for this cult classic. I'm still looking for the song featured on this movie with the lyrics "I wanna take you down"... It was cool. The movie was cool. Guess you have to appreciate the music at one point in your life to appreciate this type of movie...

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