Directed by
| Wes Craven | ||
Writing Credits
| Diana Henstell | ... | (based on the novel "Friend" by) |
| Bruce Joel Rubin | ... | (screenplay by) |
Cast (in credits order) verified as complete
| Matthew Labyorteaux | ... | Paul (as Matthew Laborteaux) | |
| Kristy Swanson | ... | Samantha | |
| Michael Sharrett | ... | Tom | |
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Anne Twomey | ... | Jeannie |
| Anne Ramsey | ... | Elvira | |
| Richard Marcus | ... | Harry | |
| Russ Marin | ... | Dr. Johanson | |
| Lee Paul | ... | Sgt. Volchek | |
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Andrew Roperto | ... | Carl |
| Charles Fleischer | ... | BB (voice) | |
| Robin Nuyen | ... | Thief | |
| Frank Cavestani | ... | Angry Resident | |
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Merritt Olsen | ... | CAT Scan Technician |
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William H. Faeth | ... | Doctor in Sam's Room (as William H. Faeth M.D.) |
| Joel Hile | ... | Deputy | |
| Tom Spratley | ... | Neighbor | |
| Jim Ishida | ... | Coroner | |
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Nancy E. Barr | ... | Robot (uncredited) | |
Produced by
| Robert Crawford Jr. | ... | co-producer (as Robert L. Crawford) |
| Patrick Kelley | ... | executive producer |
| Robert M. Sherman | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Charles Bernstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Philip H. Lathrop | ... | director of photography (as Philip Lathrop) |
Editing by
| Michael Eliot | ||
Casting By
| Marion Dougherty | ... | (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| John Loggia | ||
| Daniel A. Lomino | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edward J. McDonald | ||
Makeup Department
| Lance Anderson | ... | additional special makeup effects |
| Michael Hancock | ... | makeup artist |
| Bette Iverson | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Phil Rawlins | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Nicholas Batchelor | ... | first assistant director |
| Peter C. Graupner | ... | second assistant director (as Peter Graupner) |
Art Department
| Roy Barnes | ... | set designer |
| Donna Cline | ... | illustrator |
| Mel Holman | ... | stand by painter |
| Fred Morrison | ... | leadman |
| Vic Petrotta Jr. | ... | property master (as Victor Petrotta Jr.) |
| John Sweeney | ... | assistant propmaster |
| Larry Verne | ... | construction coordinator |
Sound Department
| Gene Ashbrook | ... | boom operator (as Eugene Ashbrook) |
| Don Cahn | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Richard S. Church | ... | production mixer (as Richard Church) |
| Gail Clark Burch | ... | adr editor |
| Dale Johnston | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Ruff | ... | a.d.r. mixer / foley mixer |
| Allen L. Stone | ... | re-recording mixer (as Allan Stone) |
| Jimmy Williams | ... | re-recording mixer (as Jim Williams) |
Special Effects by
| Peter Albiez | ... | special effects foreman |
Stunts
| Linda Arvidson | ... | stunts |
| Pamela Benson | ... | stunts |
| Anthony Cecere | ... | stunt coordinator (as Tony Cecere) |
| Doc D. Charbonneau | ... | stunts |
| J. Mark Donaldson | ... | stunts (as Mark Donaldson) |
| Leslie Hoffman | ... | stunt double: Anne Ramsey |
| Tracy Keehn-Dashnaw | ... | stunts (as Tracy Lyn Keehn) |
| Lane Leavitt | ... | stunts |
| Terry Leonard | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mike H. McGaughy | ... | stunts (as Mike McGaughy) |
| Tom Oldberg | ... | stunts |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunt double / stunts (as Patrick Romano) |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunts |
| Gary Epper | ... | stunt double: Matthew Labyorteaux (uncredited) |
| Ted Grossman | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Toby Holguin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Glenn Randall Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Chuck Waters | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Howard Anderson | ... | key grip |
| Buddy Bowles | ... | gaffer |
| Doug J. Campbell | ... | dolly grip (as Doug Campbell) |
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator |
| Horace Jordan | ... | first assistant camera |
| Carol McCullough | ... | still photographer |
| Paul Mindrup | ... | second assistant camera |
| William L. Peets | ... | electrical best boy (as William Peets) |
| Jon W. Robinson | ... | grip best boy |
| Kenneth Zunder | ... | first assistant camera (as Ken Zunder) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Carole Brown-James | ... | women's costumer |
| Barton Kent James | ... | men's costumer (as Barton 'Kent' James) |
Editorial Department
| J Paul Morrisey | ... | associate film editor (as John P. Morrisey) |
Location Management
| Bruce Lawhead | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John La Salandra | ... | music editor (as John LaSalandra) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marion Tumen | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Robert Neilson | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Dave Robling | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Ruth Ellen Daniels | ... | assistant - Mr. Sherman |
| William H. Faeth | ... | medical advisor (as William H. Faeth) (as M.D.) |
| Patti Hawn | ... | unit publicist (as Patty Birznieks) |
| Keith Huber | ... | "BB" shell design |
| Marianne Maddalena | ... | assistant: Mr. Craven |
| Susan Montgomery | ... | production accountant |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer |
| Ray Raymond | ... | "BB" robot |
| Karen Shaw | ... | production coordinator / production secretary |
| Richmond Shepard | ... | mime coach: Kristy Swanson |
| B.J. Smith | ... | set medic (uncredited) |
