Synopsis
A group of graduate students and scientists uncover an ancient canister in an abandoned church, but when they open the container, they inadvertently unleash a strange liquid and an evil force on all humanity.
Scores
Overall Score
69.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
76.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.3%
Review Aggregate
63.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, scary, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Pleasence | 1987 | $195,000 | $539,000 | (est) |
| Victor Wong | 1987 | $120,000 | $332,000 | (est) |
| Jameson Parker | 1987 | $91,000 | $250,000 | (est) |
| Lisa Blount | 1987 | $74,000 | $204,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score63.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score61.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes53,671
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $14,182,492 | $39,164,152 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $14,182,492 | $39,164,152 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $7,091,246 | $19,582,076 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $20,267,000 | $55,966,178 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $9,454,000 | $26,106,688 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $3,403,798 | $9,399,396 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $40,216,044 | $111,054,338 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $3,000,000 | $8,284,331 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $3,687,000 (est) | $10,181,443 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $3,217,000 | $8,883,564 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $2,354,000 | $6,500,438 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $600,000 | $1,656,866 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $12,858,000 | $35,506,642 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $27,358,044 | $75,547,696 |
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