"Once he tastes blood, he'll never let go..." - THE NEW KIDS - (1985)

The movie discussed in this episode contains scenes of threats & acts of sexual violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSULT HOTLINE at 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) or visit RAINN.org. Our month-long focus on SEAN S. CUNNINGHAM concludes with a look at his 1985 teen action thriller THE NEW KIDS (aka STRIKING BACK).After being orphaned, Loren & Abby must relocate to live with their uncle and quickly run afoul of the local gang of drug-pushing bullies. The situation quickly escalates into a deadly battle for their lives set in an abandoned amusement park.You can expect: a terrifying performance from JAMES SPADER.training montages within training montages.a shocking amount of homoerotic imagery.one of the most 80's music scores the 80's ever produced.For your protection, I have enlisted as my guests Krav Maga master TRAE DEAN and Canada's foremost Attack Goose trainer TARA GARNER.THE NEW KIDS was directed by SEAN S. CUNNINGHAM, written by STEPHEN GYLLENHAAL & BRIAN TAGGERT, and stars SHANNON PRESBY, LORI LOUGHLIN, JAMES SPADER, ERIC STOLTZ, and TOM ATKINS.THE NEW KIDS is not currently streaming on any platforms but can be rented on YouTube.*****Violent attacks on LGBTQ+, Jewish and Asian are increasing rapidly in the United States. Contact your local community center for information on self-defense training classes or check out these self-defense YouTube channels.20 BEST SELF-DEFENSE YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR 2023Visit us at www.ScreamQueenz.comFollow us on FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE.Get access to THE FINAL REEL, "DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS!" and all other Premium ScreamQueenz PATREON Content for as little as $5 a month. Find out more at www.Patreon.com/screamqueenzGet all your SCREAMQUEENZ MERCHANDISE and browse our entire catalog of hand-curated designs at SCREAMTEEZ. Visit www.screamqueenz.com/merchCAPTIVATE.FM is the only podcast host dedicated to helping your podcast grow. Try them out for free for 7 days at https://www.screamqueenz.com/captivateDon't settle for subpar sound. Get a free 7 day trial of SQUADCAST.FM - Remote Recordings For Professional Podcasters at https://www.screamqueenz.com/squadcastMentioned in this episode:Network Plug with musicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp