Synopsis
A bizarre series of sudden disappearances on the streets of New York City seems to point toward something unsavory living in the sewers.
Scores
Overall Score
43.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
58.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.3%
Review Aggregate
42.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 41 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize macabre, funny, stylized. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
macabrefunnystylizedscarysatiricalcharacter-drivenlightheartedsuspensefulpolitical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Heard | 1984 | $96,000 | $290,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Stern | 1984 | $59,000 | $179,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Curry | 1984 | $45,000 | $135,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score43.0
RT critic review count47
Rotten Tomatoes audience score33.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.6
IMDb votes14,932
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $4,654,423 | $14,052,863 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $4,654,423 | $14,052,863 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $2,327,212 | $7,026,432 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $3,167,000 | $9,561,962 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $1,686,000 | $5,090,454 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $1,117,062 | $3,372,687 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $8,297,273 | $25,051,535 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $1,250,000 | $3,774,062 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $1,125,000 (est) | $3,396,655 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $332,000 | $1,002,391 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $404,000 | $1,219,777 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $250,000 | $754,812 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $3,361,000 | $10,147,697 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $4,936,273 | $14,903,838 |
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