Synopsis
When Casey Connor, Herrington High School's newspaper photographer, witnesses the murder of a nurse and sees her alive again, he decides to investigate the bizarre happenings.
Scores
Overall Score
77.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
85.0%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
79.4%
Review Aggregate
59.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 59% of 37 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize coming of age, thought-provoking, lighthearted. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
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Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordana Brewster | 1998 | $692,000 | $1,332,000 | (est) |
| Clea DuVall | 1998 | $426,000 | $820,000 | (est) |
| Laura Harris | 1998 | $321,000 | $618,000 | (est) |
| Josh Hartnett | 1998 | $262,000 | $505,000 | (est) |
| Shawn Hatosy | 1998 | $224,000 | $432,000 | (est) |
| Famke Janssen | 1998 | $198,000 | $380,000 | (est) |
| Piper Laurie | 1998 | $177,000 | $341,000 | (est) |
| Bebe Neuwirth | 1998 | $161,000 | $311,000 | (est) |
| Robert Patrick | 1998 | $149,000 | $286,000 | (est) |
| Usher Raymond | 1998 | $138,000 | $266,000 | (est) |
| Jon Stewart | 1998 | $129,000 | $249,000 | (est) |
| Elijah Wood | 1998 | $122,000 | $234,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count65
Rotten Tomatoes audience score57.0
RT audience rating count100,000
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes143,712
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $40,283,320 | $77,526,856 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $40,283,320 | $77,526,856 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $20,141,660 | $38,763,428 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $26,156,000 | $50,338,265 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $36,591,000 | $70,420,839 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $10,070,830 | $19,381,714 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $92,959,490 | $178,904,246 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $15,000,000 | $28,868,098 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $8,172,000 (est) | $15,727,340 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $7,437,000 | $14,312,803 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $5,118,000 | $9,849,795 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $3,000,000 | $5,773,620 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $38,727,000 | $74,531,656 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $54,232,490 | $104,372,590 |
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