Synopsis
A French anthropologist specializing in nomadic groups moves to Los Angeles with his wife, and starts following a group of sinister street punks who seem to live and move around in a black van. But they aren't what they seem.
Scores
Overall Score
31.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.6%
Review Aggregate
40.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 57% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize uplifting, scary, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
upliftingscarycharacter-drivensuspensefulemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley-Anne Down | 1986 | $39,000 | $110,000 | (est) |
| Pierce Brosnan | 1986 | $24,000 | $68,000 | (est) |
| Anna Maria Monticelli | 1986 | $18,000 | $51,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score36.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score37.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes5,877
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1986 | $2,278,264 | $6,520,907 |
| International | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1986 | $2,278,264 | $6,520,907 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1986 | $1,139,132 | $3,260,454 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1986 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1986 | $4,380,000 | $12,536,551 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1986 | $1,881,000 | $5,383,848 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1986 | $911,306 | $2,608,363 |
| Total Revenues | 1986 | $8,311,438 | $23,789,215 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1986 | $2,506,000 (est) | $7,172,739 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1986 | $1,568,000 (est) | $4,487,971 (est) |
| Participations | 1986 | $332,000 | $950,259 |
| Residuals ? | 1986 | $498,000 | $1,425,389 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1986 | $501,200 | $1,434,548 |
| Total Expenses | 1986 | $5,405,200 | $15,470,905 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1986 | $2,906,238 | $8,318,310 |
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