Bad Influence (1990)

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

Bad Influence (1990) poster

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

Director: Curtis Hanson
Genre: Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Robert Elswit
Editing: Bonnie Koehler
Production: Epic Productions, Producers Representative Organization, Sarliu/Diamant
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $13M
Original Language: en

Keywords

jealousy, underground, eroticism, sociopath, drugs, stranger, club, executive, neo-noir

Trailer

Bad Influence Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bad Influence about?
Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Who directed Bad Influence?
Bad Influence was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Who stars in Bad Influence?
Bad Influence stars James Spader, Rob Lowe, Lisa Zane, Marcia Cross, Rosalyn Landor, Kathleen Wilhoite.
How long is Bad Influence?
Bad Influence has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is Bad Influence?
Bad Influence is a Thriller film.
What is the budget of Bad Influence?
Bad Influence had a budget of $7M.
How much did Bad Influence gross?
Bad Influence grossed $13M worldwide.
Where was Bad Influence produced?
Bad Influence was produced in United States of America.