Synopsis
A group of scientists have developed the Resonator, a machine which allows whoever is within range to see beyond normal perceptible reality. But when the experiment succeeds, they are immediately attacked by terrible life forms.
Scores
Overall Score
51.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
70.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.3%
Review Aggregate
73.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 18 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize macabre, funny, scary. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
macabrefunnyscarycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Combs | 1986 | $144,000 | $412,000 | (est) |
| Barbara Crampton | 1986 | $89,000 | $253,000 | (est) |
| Ken Foree | 1986 | $67,000 | $191,000 | (est) |
| Ted Sorel | 1986 | $54,000 | $156,000 | (est) |
| Carolyn Purdy-Gordon | 1986 | $47,000 | $133,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score81.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score70.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes33,820
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $1,261,000 | $3,609,267 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $1,261,000 | $3,609,267 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $630,500 | $1,804,634 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $2,916,000 | $8,346,252 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $1,252,000 | $3,583,507 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $504,400 | $1,443,707 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $5,302,900 | $15,178,100 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $2,500,000 | $7,155,566 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $1,009,000 (est) | $2,887,986 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $106,000 | $303,396 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $324,000 | $927,361 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $500,000 | $1,431,113 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $4,439,000 | $12,705,422 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $863,900 | $2,472,677 |
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