Synopsis
In a future, private underground prison/Fortress, the inmates are computer controlled with CCTV, dream readers and devices that can cause pain or death. John and his illegally pregnant wife are inside but want to escape before birth.
Scores
Overall Score
52.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
61.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
46.7%
Review Aggregate
44.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize action-packed, suspenseful, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
action-packedsuspensefulcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lambert | 1993 | $521,000 | $1,131,000 | (est) |
| Kurtwood Smith | 1993 | $321,000 | $696,000 | (est) |
| Loryn Locklin | 1993 | $241,000 | $524,000 | (est) |
| Lincoln Kilpatrick | 1993 | $197,000 | $428,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score38.0
RT critic review count16
Rotten Tomatoes audience score40.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.9
IMDb votes31,581
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $6,739,141 | $14,630,232 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $6,739,141 | $14,630,232 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $3,369,570 | $7,315,116 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $20,338,000 | $44,152,461 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $16,343,000 | $35,479,578 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $1,617,394 | $3,511,256 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $41,667,964 | $90,458,411 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $8,000,000 | $17,367,474 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $3,440,000 (est) | $7,468,014 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $3,333,000 | $7,235,724 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $2,783,000 | $6,041,710 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $1,600,000 | $3,473,495 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $19,156,000 | $41,586,416 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $22,511,964 | $48,871,994 |
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