Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight

1995 | Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Adaptation, Supernatural, TV Show Adaptation

Synopsis

High-level demons collect low-level demons as warriors in attempt to obtain a key containing the blood of Christ. The key is guarded by immortal warriors called Demon Knights.

Scores

Overall Score
60.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
55.1%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.2%
Review Aggregate
57.5

Critic Consensus

46.9% Fresh • 32 critic reviews

Critic reception is mixed, with 47% of 32 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, dark, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.

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Cast

CastYearReported SalaryInflation AdjustedNotes
Billy Zane1995$782,000$1,611,000(est)
William Sadler1995$482,000$991,000(est)
Jada Pinkett1995$363,000$746,000(est)
Brenda Bakke1995$296,000$610,000(est)
C. C. H. Pounder1995$254,000$522,000(est)
Thomas Haden Church1995$223,000$459,000(est)

Aggregated Reviews

Rotten Tomatoes critic score45.0
RT critic review count40
Rotten Tomatoes audience score65.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.7
IMDb votes27,650

Box Office ?

CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Domestic1995$21,089,146$43,409,876
International1995N/AN/A
Worldwide1995$21,089,146$43,409,876

Earnings / Profitability

Estimated net revenues and net expenses for films based on reported and estimated numbers. This income statement should be considered most viable for the first 24 months after the inital movie's release (ie after most lucrative pay windows).
CategoryYearReportedInflation Adjusted
Revenues
Theatrical Net Revenue1995$10,544,573$21,704,938
Digital Rentals ?1995N/AN/A
Digital Purchases ?1995N/AN/A
Physical Rentals ?1995$28,794,000$59,269,539
Physical Purchases ?1995$29,666,000$61,064,463
TV & Streaming Revenue1995$5,272,286$10,852,469
Total Revenues1995$74,276,860$152,891,410
Expenses
Budget ?1995$12,000,000$24,700,787
Print & Advertising (P&A) ?1995$6,634,000 (est)$13,655,419 (est)
Participations1995$5,942,000$12,231,007
Residuals ?1995$4,570,000$9,406,883
Interest & Overhead1995$2,400,000$4,940,157
Total Expenses1995$31,546,000$64,934,253
Movie Net Profit or Loss1995$42,730,860$87,957,156

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