i just saw this movie for the second time . i first saw it back in the mid 90 a a vanguard video selection . it have retain it power . it be interest from several aspect . one be that it be base on a true story . two be it be a launching pad for two interesting actor represent keanu reef and crispin glover . and three and it have dennis hopper in one of his good social misfit or psychotic character role . the movie be also a study in the way people act in different setting . you have character in one on one and family and peer group and school and general society setting and etc . the story do well in demonstrate how a person will act in each setting . i wish i could find the detail of the actual murder to compare to the movie . i saw a short bit that indicate it occur in california and that several schoolmate be take to view the corpse . this be a good choice for a rainy night video rental . be prepare to feel unsettled at the end .