: Obsessed with Marvel's Thor, young Sara mistakes a local mechanic (played by Vincent D'Onofrio) for the actual god of thunder.

: The climax features a daring chase on the sloping roof of this iconic Chicago skyscraper . Cast and Impact

The story kicks off when Chris’s boyfriend, Mike, cancels their anniversary date. She reluctantly agrees to babysit the Anderson kids—15-year-old Brad and 8-year-old Sara—along with Brad's friend Daryl.

: A movie tie-in paperback by Elizabeth Faucher was released alongside the original film.

: The group is stranded on the expressway, leading them into the world of car thieves.

The night quickly spirals out of control when Chris receives a frantic call from her friend Brenda, who has run away and is stranded at a downtown bus station. What follows is a series of escalating misadventures, including:

: They accidentally stumble onto a train and get caught in a skirmish between rival gangs.