Bad Boyes
Bad Boyes is a 1987 British children's comedy-drama television series produced by the BBC and which was aired on BBC One's afternoon CBBC slot for two series in 1987 and 1988. It was written by Jim Eldridge and starred Steven Kember as the eponymous hero, Brian Arthur Derek Boyes, a mischievous schoolboy who had a tendency to get himself into trouble and consequently had a series of misadventures.
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Plot Summary
Four teenagers break into an abandoned country club to throw a party, unaware that it is being used as a training ground for a ruthless killer. The group soon finds themselves picked off one by one by the mysterious assailant.
Critical Reception
Bad Boyes is a low-budget slasher film that received generally negative reviews. It is often criticized for its predictable plot, weak acting, and excessive gore. However, some fans of the genre appreciate its earnest attempt to emulate classic slasher tropes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its commitment to the slasher formula.
- Criticized for its derivative plot and uninspired direction.
- Noted for its gore, which some viewers found excessive and gratuitous.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally reflect a mixed to negative reception. Some viewers found it a competently made, if unoriginal, entry into the slasher subgenre, while others found it boring and poorly executed.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-video release but was later given a limited theatrical run.
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