John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
Acting
Michael McKean's framing device narration—uncomfortably committed to the bit.
Production
New Line Cinema's bizarre pivot from horror to teen nostalgia.
Costume
Saddle shoes and letterman jackets dialed to eleven.
Director
Robert Shaye
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