Cast
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Jay Underwood
as Grover Dunn
Wallace Langham
as Milton McClane
Chynna Phillips
as Cindy Moore
Mike Genovese
as Chuck Malone
Karen Black
as Mom
Kristephan Warren-Stevens
as Fan at Basketball game
Nicolas De Toth
as Donny
Thomas Cross
as Officer Turrell
John Towey
as Principal Baxter
John Miranda
as Carl the Janitor
Theodore Gottlieb
as Dr. Theodore
Everett Lamar
as Avery
David Katims
as Mr. Christeau (Thug #1)
Michael Goyak
as Max (Thug #2)
Karin Utter
as Puss 'n' Boots
Crew
Director
- Avery Crounse
Writer
- Avery Crounse
Producer
- Avery Crounse
- Philip J. Spinelli
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, The Invisible Kid explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Avery Crounse brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1988, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Invisible Kid took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 95 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 146 minutes long.
- The musical score contains over 38 unique compositions.
- The screenplay went through 8 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
- The film contains approximately 2486 individual shots.
Historical Context
- In 1988, when this film was released:
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- Personal computers were beginning to transform homes and workplaces.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: March 30, 1988
- Runtime: 1h 35m