Most of the young cast had previous acting experience in other horror films prior to shooting. Scott Grimes (Archie) Critters (1986) and Critters 2 (1988), Cheryl Pollak (Charyl) My Best Friend is a Vampire (1987), Darcy DeMoss (Roberta) Friday The 13th: Part VI (1986), Lisa Fuller (Joanie) Monster Squad (1987) and Kenneth Ian Davis (Rog) The New Kids (1985). Plus John Astin the veteran actor credits include the famous role of Gomez Addams in TV show The Addams Family (1964 - 1966)