Synopsis
A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.
Scores
Overall Score
56.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
70.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
43.2%
Review Aggregate
45.1
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 45 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, family-friendly, macabre. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnyfamily-friendlymacabrescarydarksatiricalstylizedsuspenseful
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Wood | 2015 | $5,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Rainn Wilson | 2015 | $3,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Alison Pill | 2015 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Jack McBrayer | 2015 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Leigh Whannell | 2015 | $2,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Nasim Pedrad | 2015 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Ian Brennan | 2015 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Jorge Garcia | 2015 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count45
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes30,209
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2015 | $60,058 | $79,494 |
| International | 2015 | $425,486 | $563,186 |
| Worldwide | 2015 | $485,544 | $642,680 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2015 | $200,223 | $265,021 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,320,000 | $1,747,190 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2015 | $1,384,000 | $1,831,902 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2015 | $1,497,000 | $1,981,472 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2015 | $4,012,000 | $5,310,399 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2015 | $160,200 | $212,045 |
| Total Revenues | 2015 | $8,573,423 | $11,348,030 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2015 | $534,000 (est) | $706,818 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2015 | $388,000 (est) | $513,568 (est) |
| Participations | 2015 | $343,000 | $454,005 |
| Residuals ? | 2015 | $490,000 | $648,578 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2015 | $106,800 | $141,364 |
| Total Expenses | 2015 | $1,861,800 | $2,464,332 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2015 | $6,711,623 | $8,883,698 |
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