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Bad Influence (1990)

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Successful LA marketing analyst Michael Boll (James Spader) seemingly has it all-except a sense of self-confidence. Enigmatic drifter Alex (Rob Lowe) enters Michael's life and immediately begins to exert a negative influence. As Michael's self-esteem zooms (aided by generous dollops of sex and drugs) he allows himself to be dragooned into a life of crime by the demonic Alex. The "doppelganger" aspects of Bad Influence, and the film's many unexpected twists and turns, echo films of Alfred

R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Curtis Hanson

In Theaters: Mar 9, 1990 Wide

On DVD: Dec 3, 2002

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Rob Lowe
Alex
James Spader
Michael Boll
Lisa Zane
Claire
Christian Clemenson
Pismo Boll
Kathleen Wilhoite
Leslie
Tony Maggio
Patterson
Marcia Cross
Ruth Fielding
Grand L. Bush
Club Bartender
Lilyan Chauvin
Art Gallery Patrons
John DeLancie
Howard
Jay Della Valle
Chez Jay Bartender
David Duchovny
Club Goer
Said Faraj
Hamburger Clerk
Susan Lee Hoffman
Woman in Bar
Brendan Hughes
Arguing Man
Dominique Jennings
Woman at Tar Pit
Jeff Kaake
Man in Bar
Rosalyn Landor
Britt
John Mahon
Dr. Fielding
Keith Henry McDaniel
Club Dancer
Joyce Meadows
Mrs. Fielding
Kelly Miller
Receptionist
Joey Miyashima
Man at Tar Pit
Sachi Parker
Michael's Neighbor
Warren Stanhope
Banker
Palmer Lee Todd
Naked Woman
John Verea
Rito
Sarah Elgart
Club Dancer
Bianca Rossini
Bumped Woman
Christina Cocek
Female Executive
Lisa Beach

Critic Reviews for Bad Influence

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An overlooked classic satire/thriller

September 10, 2007 Comment

Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

The production values give a sense that the movie was quickly and haphazardly put together.

August 31, 2003 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Wesley Lovell

Apollo Guide

Features Rob Lowe at his most creepy

November 15, 2002 Comment

Jon Niccum

Lawrence Journal-World

Lowe and Spader deliver some great work in this fairly familiar, yet still enjoyable, thriller.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

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Awesome movie. There's a nice buildup of Lowe's character Alex. It makes Alex seem like a great guy after he stands up for Michael, and they have a nice friendship together, until the relationship slowly spirals into an out of control life or death situation. The pacing of this movie is perfect; not too fast and not

April 27, 2011

J P

Super Reviewer

Two of the hottest actors of the 80s finally star in a movie together! I was so excited to see this on TV that day, it was so awesome. Not only did it have good actors, but the story is good, and it's very exciting. I really liked this movie.

September 6, 2010