Synopsis
Stranded on an island, a group of schoolboys degenerate into savagery.
Scores
Overall Score
68.2
Popularity Percentile (Year)
80.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
59.6%
Review Aggregate
56.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, family-friendly, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
darkfamily-friendlycharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balthazar Getty | 1990 | $469,000 | $1,127,000 | (est) |
| Chris Furrh | 1990 | $289,000 | $694,000 | (est) |
| Danuel Pipoly | 1990 | $218,000 | $522,000 | (est) |
| James Badge Dale | 1990 | $178,000 | $427,000 | (est) |
| Andrew Taft | 1990 | $152,000 | $365,000 | (est) |
| Edward Taft | 1990 | $134,000 | $321,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score55.0
RT critic review count22
Rotten Tomatoes audience score52.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes35,651
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $13,985,225 | $33,566,680 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $13,985,225 | $33,566,680 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $6,992,612 | $16,783,340 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $30,071,000 | $72,175,001 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $16,302,000 | $39,127,295 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $3,356,454 | $8,056,003 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $56,722,066 | $136,141,639 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $9,000,000 | $21,601,377 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $5,632,000 (est) | $13,517,662 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $4,538,000 | $10,891,894 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $3,584,000 | $8,602,148 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $1,800,000 | $4,320,275 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $24,554,000 | $58,933,357 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $32,168,066 | $77,208,282 |
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