On this day May 9, 1986, the teen thriller Dangerously Close premiered in theaters. Directed by Harold Becker, the film followed a group of elite high school students who form a secret vigilante group targeting their classmates, leading to increasingly violent consequences. The cast included John Stockwell, Carey Lowell, Madison Mason, Bradford Bancroft, and J. Eddie Peck.
With its mix of suspense, rebellion, and social commentary, the film tapped into the anxieties of 80s youth culture. Produced on a 1.5 million dollar budget, it pulled in 2 million at the box office and found a second life on home video.
Fun fact: Dangerously Close was part of the early catalog of indie distributor Cannon Films, known for their edgy and unconventional low budget releases during the 1980s.
With its mix of suspense, rebellion, and social commentary, the film tapped into the anxieties of 80s youth culture. Produced on a 1.5 million dollar budget, it pulled in 2 million at the box office and found a second life on home video.
Fun fact: Dangerously Close was part of the early catalog of indie distributor Cannon Films, known for their edgy and unconventional low budget releases during the 1980s.
