Weird Science (1985)

6.6PG-1394 minDirector: John Hughes

1985 film by John Hughes

Weird Science is a 1985 American teen science fantasy comedy film written and directed by John Hughes and starring Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith and Kelly LeBrock. It is based on the 1951 pre-Comics Code comic "Made of the Future" by Al Feldstein, which appeared in the magazine of the same name. The title song was written and performed by American new wave band Oingo Boingo. The film was released by Universal Pictures on August 2, 1985 and grossed $38.9 million against a $7.5 million budget while receiving positive reviews. The film is regarded as a cult classic.

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What is Weird Science about?
Weird Science (1985) — Two unpopular teenagers, Gary Wallace and Wyatt Donnelly, fail at all attempts to be accepted by their peers. Their desperation to be liked leads them to "create" a woman via their computer. Their living and breathing creation is a gorgeous woman, Lisa, whose purpose is to boost
Is Weird Science based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Weird Science scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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