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The Wraith (Special Edition)
The Wraith
Special Edition
Actors: Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Nick Cassavetes
Director: Mike Marvin
Genres: Horror, Kids & Family
PG-13     2010     1hr 33min

Jake is killed by neighbourhood thugs and returns as a mystical figure (the wraith) to gain revenge. Studio: Labels Unlimited Inc Release Date: 03/02/2010 Starring: Charlie Sheen Randy Quaid Run time: 93 minutes Ratin...  more »

     

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Actors: Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid, Nick Cassavetes
Director: Mike Marvin
Creators: Reed Smoot, Michael Hoenig, J. Peter Robinson, Scott Conrad, Gary Rocklin
Genres: Horror, Kids & Family
Sub-Genres: Horror, Adventure, Family Films
Studio: Lions Gate
Format: DVD - Color,Widescreen - Closed-captioned
DVD Release Date: 03/02/2010
Original Release Date: 01/01/1986
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1986
Release Year: 2010
Run Time: 1hr 33min
Screens: Color,Widescreen
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 15
Edition: Special Edition
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Languages: English
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Mrs. Jerry F.
Reviewed on 2/18/2014...
Shows too much to be rated PG 13. Otherwise, it is a good movie.
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Movie Reviews

The Wraith's Wrath
phantom | Australia | 05/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an excellent movie. I just recently saw this on cable and it reminded me of the fact.Charlie Sheen really is an excellent actor and the female lead in this, Sherilyn Fenn is a pretty, talented and appealing actress.I can't say good enough things about Sheen and Fenn. One thing I didn't like about this film was that you don't see a lot of Sheen in this even though he is the lead actor.
The story is a teenager is murdered by a gang. The gangleader is pretty much a psychopath and him and his gang murdered Jamie, the character who dies and comes back as The Wraith.This was probably motivated by jealousy and a possessiveness of Sherilyn Fenn's character who is not interested in the gangleader at all romantically.
Charlie Sheen's character Jake, previously Jamie in another life, returns to wreak revenge on the gangleader and his gang, who are illegal car racers.The Wraith challenges them with his prototype Interceptor car and one by one the gang end up dead;their cars a wreck. They should each be burned beyond recognition (the only way to identify them through dental records) but strangely enough they are unburnt and their eyes are missing.
The action in this is great, it is one of Sheen's best movies. Standout action scene is where there is a car chase and new cars fall off a semi-trailer onto the road.
The special effects are fabulous where The Wraith disappears. I have seen a lot of special effects in movies and these are one of the most impressive I have ever seen.
Thoroughly recommended for Sheen fans, fans of cars and teenagers.I loved it and I am not a teenager."
LOVE THOSE HAIRDOS
Michael Butts | Martinsburg, WV USA | 06/20/2005
(3 out of 5 stars)

"THE WRAITH is one of those films that definitely cannot deny its 80s heritage. With a soundtrack laden with 80s greats like Bonnie Tyler, Ozzie Osbourne and Robert Palmer among others, the movie is a homage to those delightfully corny times. And the hairdos...Clint Howard's pompadour, Nick Cassavettes "bad guy" look; the punk look of Skank, and of course Charlie Sheen's nice guy fluff. Not to mention the divine Sherilyn Fenn in her pre-Twin Peaks day. The movie opens with something coming from outer space that morphs into a hot car and a costumed driver. We learn that a gang of punks (led by the irrepressibly vile Nick Cassavettes) have murdered a young man who was messing around with Nick's honey (Fenn). Soon the guys are picked off one by one by the mysterious driver in the souped up car and Sheriff Randy Quaid sets out to find out who this mysterious stranger is. Viewers will figure it out pretty quickly, but THE WRAITH is an entertaining movie, with little unpredictable twists, but the sense of poetic justice is satisfied and that 80s soundtrack is pretty exciting."
Still A Good View
Bu-Chan | Aotearoa | 07/29/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I once watched this 5 times in one day. I was young and stupid....not to mention really bored at the time. Luckily, it was a pretty good movie, so it was not such a chore to get through.

The plot is basic: new kid moves to town, and gets interested in a local girl, Keri. The local hot rod gang leader also has an interest in her and decides to protect those interests. Jake, the new guy, finds himself on the other side of death with a new machine and serious axe to grind. The revenge starts with challenges to races, and as the gang dwindles, so the panic increases.

By today's standards, the effects are on the cheesy side, though that does not entirely detract from the movie's charms. The acting is pretty much what you would expect from a fairly low budget movie, though it is certainly not the worst about. Sheen makes a good impression with his portrayal of the Wraith/Jake, with his "boyish charm".

It is a cult classic, and that is what "The Wraith" will probably always be. It appeals to a particular taste, but if you are into unusual films, this could be worth a look. I still enjoy it, a decade and more later. Still a great film to kick back and zone out with."