The movie discussed in this episode contains scenes of threats & acts of sexual violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSULT HOTLINE at 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) or visit RAINN.org . Our month-long focus on SEAN S. CUNNINGHAM concludes with a look at his 1985 teen action thriller THE NEW KIDS (aka STRIKING BACK) . After being orphaned, Loren & Abby must relocate to live with their uncle and quickly run afoul of the local gang of drug-pushing bullies. The situation quickly escalates into a deadly battle for their lives set in an abandoned amusement park. You can expect: a terrifying performance from JAMES SPADER . training montages within training montages. a shocking amount of homoerotic imagery. one of the most 80's music scores the 80's ever produced. For your protection, I have enlisted as my guests Krav Maga master TRAE DEAN and Canada's foremost Attack Goose trainer TARA GARNER . THE NEW KIDS was directed by SEAN S. CUNNINGHAM , written by STEPHEN GYLLENHAAL & BRIAN TAGGERT , and stars SHANNON PRESBY , LORI LOUGHLIN , JAMES SPADER , ERIC STOLTZ , and T OM ATKINS . THE NEW KIDS is not currently streaming on any platforms but can be rented on YouTube . ***** Violent attacks on LGBTQ+, Jewish and Asian are increasing rapidly in the United States. Contact your local community center for information on self-defense training classes or check out these self-defense YouTube channels. 20 BEST SELF-DEFENSE YOUTUBE CHANNELS FOR 2023 Visit us at www.ScreamQueenz.com Follow us on
