Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This phenomenon changes the lives of all those around him in ways they never could have imagined.
Acting
Sean Patrick Flanery commits so hard you'll forgive the makeup.
Score
Jerry Goldsmith doing emotional manipulation he could do in his sleep.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI lightning effects that actually hold up surprisingly well.
Director
Victor Salva
Mary Steenburgen
Jessie Caldwell
Sean Patrick Flanery
Jeremy 'Powder' Reed
Lance Henriksen
Sheriff Doug Barnum
Jeff Goldblum
Donald Ripley
Brandon Smith
Deputy Harley Duncan
Bradford Tatum
John Box
Susan Tyrrell
Maxine
Missy Crider
Lindsey Kelloway
Ray Wise
Dr. Aaron Stripler
Esteban Powell
Mitch
Dee Macaluso
Nurse #1
Tom Tarantini
Steve Barnum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Victor Salva's criminal history sparked massive protests during production, with crew members allegedly quitting upon learning his record.
The film's 'magical disabled/albino' trope has aged poorly; disability advocates now cite it as textbook 'inspiration porn' that uses difference as plot device rather than humanity.
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