Synopsis
The flamethrower-wielding vigilante John Eastland returns to rid New York City of a drug lord and his gang.
Scores
Overall Score
26.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
19.0%
Review Aggregate
41.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 42% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize suspenseful, macabre, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
suspensefulmacabrecharacter-drivenaction-packedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Ginty | 1984 | $130,000 | $393,000 | (est) |
| Samantha Eggar | 1984 | $80,000 | $242,000 | (est) |
| Christopher George | 1984 | $60,000 | $182,000 | (est) |
| Steve James | 1984 | $49,000 | $149,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score42.0
RT critic review count12
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating4.6
IMDb votes3,024
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1984 | $3,739,406 | $11,290,199 |
| International | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1984 | $3,739,406 | $11,290,199 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1984 | $1,869,703 | $5,645,099 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1984 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1984 | $2,027,000 | $6,120,018 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1984 | $1,079,000 | $3,257,770 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1984 | $897,457 | $2,709,648 |
| Total Revenues | 1984 | $5,873,160 | $17,732,535 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1984 | $2,000,000 | $6,038,499 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1984 | $1,757,000 (est) | $5,304,821 (est) |
| Participations | 1984 | $235,000 | $709,524 |
| Residuals ? | 1984 | $264,000 | $797,082 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1984 | $400,000 | $1,207,700 |
| Total Expenses | 1984 | $4,656,000 | $14,057,625 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1984 | $1,217,160 | $3,674,911 |
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