Synopsis
A cute, openly gay latin boy's hormones go into overdrive when his hunky cousin (Angel) arrives for an extended stay. The two explore the young and sometimes dangerous gay scene in the city's Latin neighborhood, with surprising outcomes.
Scores
Overall Score
16.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
5.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
18.2%
Review Aggregate
39.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 100% of 2 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, funny, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
scaryfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count6
Rotten Tomatoes audience score38.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating5.0
IMDb votes343
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1997 | $199,033 | $389,013 |
| International | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1997 | $199,033 | $389,013 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1997 | $99,516 | $194,507 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1997 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1997 | $3,447,000 | $6,737,220 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1997 | $4,605,000 | $9,000,551 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1997 | $89,565 | $175,056 |
| Total Revenues | 1997 | $8,241,081 | $16,107,334 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1997 | $250,000 (est) | $488,629 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1997 | $159,000 (est) | $310,768 (est) |
| Participations | 1997 | $330,000 | $644,991 |
| Residuals ? | 1997 | $591,000 | $1,155,120 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1997 | $50,000 | $97,726 |
| Total Expenses | 1997 | $1,380,000 | $2,697,234 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1997 | $6,861,081 | $13,410,101 |
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