The Wraith
Watch TrailerPackard Walsh and his motorized gang control and terrorize an Arizona desert town where they force drivers to drag-race so they can 'win' their vehicles. After Walsh beats the decent teenager Jamie Hankins to death after finding him with his girlfriend, a mysterious power creates Jake Kesey, an extremely cool motor-biker who has a car which is invincible. Jake befriends Jamie's girlfriend Keri Johnson, takes Jamie's sweet brother Bill under his wing and manages what Sheriff Loomis couldn't; eliminate Packard's criminal gang the hard way...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | United States of America, Canada |
| Genre | Action, Science Fiction |
| Director | Mike Marvin |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (503 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film doesn't pretend to be about anything other than action — and that's an honest position. The director constructs scenes with a feel for space, pace, and rhythm.
If you love the genre — this is a solid specimen. If you're indifferent to action — there's nothing extraordinary here to convert you.
Good choice for group viewing when you want to watch rather than think.
Director: Mike Marvin
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Big screen, decent sound. This is cinema that should sound loud and fill the room.
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