Robot Horror Story (Press, 29 September 1987)

A new film titled "Deadly Friend," directed by Wes Craven, is set for release by Warner Bros in October 1987. Unlike the light-hearted film "Short Circuit," "Deadly Friend" presents a darker narrative about the potential of computers and robots to possess human-like thoughts. The film stars Matthew Laborteaux, known for his role in "Little House on the Prairie," as Paul, a boy genius who constructs a robot from scrap materials in his garage and imbues it with some cognitive abilities based on his understanding of the human brain and microcircuitry. The storyline follows Paul's infatuation with his 16-year-old neighbour, played by Kristy Swanson, who suffers a severe injury caused by her alcoholic father. In a desperate attempt to save her life, Paul uses his scientific knowledge, which leads to a series of frightening and mysterious murders in their quiet college town. "Deadly Friend" has a runtime of 91 minutes and is rated M. Additionally, Warners will release "Exposed," a thriller by James Toback, featuring Nastassia Kinski and Rudolf Nureyev. Kinski portrays a 19-year-old student from Wisconsin who moves to New York to pursue a modelling career. She becomes romantically involved with Nureyev's character, an international terrorist seeking revenge. The film runs for 96 minutes and is also rated M. Two films related to the works of Agatha Christie are anticipated as well. "Dead Man's Folly," released in 1985, stars Peter Ustinov as the famous detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder game that turns deadly at an English manor. Supporting cast members include Tim Piggott-Smith, Susan Woolridge, and Jean Stapleton. The second film, titled "Agatha," is not based on her fiction but on her life during the time of her mysterious 11-day disappearance in 1926. Vanessa Redgrave stars as Christie, while Dustin Hoffman plays an American journalist attempting to uncover her whereabouts. "Agatha" also has a 91-minute runtime. Lastly, the film "Windows," which features Talia Shire and Joseph Cortese, has been shrouded in secrecy during production due to its unconventional plot. The story centres on Emily, played by Shire, who befriends a woman unaware of her disturbing nature as a homicidal lesbian. Cortese portrays a detective who is not only pursuing the killer but also finds himself falling for Emily, who is at risk of becoming the next victim. Warners is also set to release a collection of martial arts films, including "Legendary Weapons of Kung Fu," "Invincible Pole Fighter," "Shaolin Temple," and Bruce Lee's classic "Enter the Dragon."

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