i saw this movie when it come out in 1987 and but it be release under the original title and love be a dog from hell . for year and i have search for it under that name to no avail and until today . i saw it in a mid size theater in washington and dc . and i be the only . and i mean only . person in the audience . the owner lose money that day and but i wasn not complain . this movie make such an impact upon me and and i cry big and salty tear . any adolescent who have have acne and or or be socially awkward ( hello and everyone . ) can relate on some level to the protagonist horror and pain and gut wrenching loneliness . not everyone would ultimately go to his extreme and perhaps and but nonetheless . i recommend this movie for folk who like their movie without the happy and crappy ending tack on . and which show life a it really can be in that roller coaster period call be a teenager . great direction and acting and too .