Saw this in the theater when I was a kid.
As I've gotten older, I really appreciate the performances, particularly Gary Basarba & a young Elias Korea's as his brother.
& I think Harry Dean does a great as always, I think his role is only weird/creepy if you choose to see it that way.
This film has almost a 70s gritty feel, & I imagine the writers weren't necessarily intending it as a Disney thing w/a hallmark sounding title.