Synopsis
A woman hires a drifter as her guide through New Orleans in search of her missing father. In the process, they discover a deadly game of cat and mouse behind his disappearance.
Scores
Overall Score
73.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
75.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
80.1%
Review Aggregate
57.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 27 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize stylized, action-packed, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
stylizedaction-packedcharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Claude Van Damme | 1993 | $3,500,000 source | $7,598,271 | reported |
| Lance Henriksen | 1993 | $1,002,000 | $2,175,000 | (est) |
| Yancy Butler | 1993 | $754,000 | $1,637,000 | (est) |
| Wilford Brimley | 1993 | $617,000 | $1,339,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score61.0
RT critic review count38
Rotten Tomatoes audience score50.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes59,868
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1993 | $32,589,676 | $70,750,050 |
| International | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1993 | $32,589,676 | $70,750,050 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1993 | $16,294,838 | $35,375,025 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1993 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1993 | $41,794,000 | $90,732,034 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1993 | $33,583,000 | $72,906,491 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1993 | $8,147,419 | $17,687,512 |
| Total Revenues | 1993 | $99,819,257 | $216,701,063 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1993 | $20,000,000 | $43,418,689 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1993 | $8,070,000 (est) | $17,519,441 (est) |
| Participations | 1993 | $7,986,000 | $17,337,082 |
| Residuals ? | 1993 | $5,960,000 | $12,938,769 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1993 | $4,000,000 | $8,683,738 |
| Total Expenses | 1993 | $46,016,000 | $99,897,719 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1993 | $53,803,257 | $116,803,344 |
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