The New Kids

A teenage boy and his younger sister move to a new town after their father's death. They soon find themselves targeted by a ruthless local gang, led by the menacing G.B. and his sadistic girlfriend, Rita. The siblings must fight for their survival against the escalating violence and brutality of the gang.

The New Kids received mixed to negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and formulaic plot. While some acknowledged the performances, particularly James Woods, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the slasher subgenre of the 1980s. Audiences had a similarly divided response, with some finding it a thrilling, albeit gory, ride, while others found it excessively violent and lacking in substance.

• Praised for James Woods' menacing performance as the villain.
• Criticized for its excessive and often gratuitous violence.
• Seen as a typical, albeit grim, slasher film of the era.

Google audience: Google user reviews for 'The New Kids' are sparse, but those available often point to the film's intense violence and straightforward plot. Some viewers found it to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, while others considered it too brutal and lacking in character development.

The film was originally titled 'To All a Goodnight' before being changed to 'The New Kids' and was intended to be a more serious crime drama before being re-edited into a slasher film.