Synopsis
A young boy living in 1950s suburbia suspects that his parents are cannibalistic murderers.
Scores
Overall Score
40.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
45.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
22.1%
Review Aggregate
59.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 71% of 7 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize gritty, stylized, scary. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Quaid | 1989 | $231,000 | $584,000 | (est) |
| Mary Beth Hurt | 1989 | $142,000 | $360,000 | (est) |
| Sandy Dennis | 1989 | $107,000 | $271,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score64.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score54.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes9,152
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $870,532 | $2,202,306 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $870,532 | $2,202,306 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $435,266 | $1,101,153 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $6,417,000 | $16,233,975 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $3,558,000 | $9,001,166 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $348,213 | $880,922 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $10,758,479 | $27,217,215 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $3,000,000 | $7,589,516 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $696,000 (est) | $1,760,768 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $430,000 | $1,087,831 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $746,000 | $1,887,260 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $600,000 | $1,517,903 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $5,472,000 | $13,843,277 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $5,286,479 | $13,373,938 |
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