Synopsis
A dysfunctional family moves into a new house, which proves to be satanic, resulting in the demonic possession of their teenage son.
Scores
Overall Score
49.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
56.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
47.7%
Review Aggregate
37.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 35% of 17 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, macabre, realistic. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlymacabrerealistictragiclightheartedpsychologicalfunny
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Olson | 1982 | $261,000 | $848,000 | (est) |
| Burt Young | 1982 | $161,000 | $522,000 | (est) |
| Rutanya Alda | 1982 | $121,000 | $393,000 | (est) |
| Jack Magner | 1982 | $99,000 | $321,000 | (est) |
| Diane Franklin | 1982 | $85,000 | $275,000 | (est) |
| Moses Gunn | 1982 | $74,000 | $242,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score27.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score36.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes13,778
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1982 | $12,534,817 | $40,747,896 |
| International | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1982 | $12,534,817 | $40,747,896 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1982 | $6,267,408 | $20,373,948 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1982 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1982 | $3,621,000 | $11,771,064 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1982 | $2,865,000 | $9,313,476 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1982 | $3,133,704 | $10,186,974 |
| Total Revenues | 1982 | $15,887,113 | $51,645,462 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1982 | $5,000,000 | $16,253,885 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1982 | $3,136,000 (est) | $10,194,437 (est) |
| Participations | 1982 | $635,000 | $2,064,243 |
| Residuals ? | 1982 | $621,000 | $2,018,733 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1982 | $1,000,000 | $3,250,777 |
| Total Expenses | 1982 | $10,392,000 | $33,782,076 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1982 | $5,495,113 | $17,863,387 |
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