Shot in Los Angeles in 1986, the film premiered that year at the Toronto International Film Festival before being purchased for distribution by Island Pictures, who gave the film a theatrical release in the United States in May 1987. Several critics praised the film 's performances, and its subject matter resulted in it being classified by several critics as a contemporary - day horror film. It was awarded Best Picture at the 1986 Independent Spirit Awards.
where was the movie river's edge filmed
Los Angeles