: Reflecting its status, the film recently received a high-end 4K UHD release from Kino Lorber, featuring extensive documentaries and cast commentaries.

Released in August 1987, was originally marketed as a "Little Rascals meet the monsters" adventure . Despite having a powerhouse creative team—written by Shane Black ( Lethal Weapon ) and directed by Fred Dekker ( Night of the Creeps )—it was a commercial failure. However, over nearly four decades, it has evolved from a box-office footnote into a quintessential cult classic, celebrated for its blend of suburban Spielbergian wonder and hard-edged horror. The Premise: Kids vs. Icons

(Tom Noonan), who eventually abandons his masters to protect the children.