Bad Influence

"When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction."

Mar 9 1990 R 1h 39m
Drama, Thriller

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.

Plot

Michael, a wimpy young executive, 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, while jogging, Michael runs into the stranger on a pier. He introduces himself as Alex, and the two go out to an under- ground club. Within a matter of days, Alex wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down, and Michael doesn't realize that Alex is a dangerous sociopath until it's too late.

Written by

David Koepp

Directed by

Curtis Hanson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sarliu/Diamant, Producers Representative Organization, Epic Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
11,680
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA