Synopsis
The almost-human son of "Brundlefly" searches for a cure to his mutated genes while being monitored by a nefarious corporation that wishes to continue his father's experiments.
Scores
Overall Score
63.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
67.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
75.0%
Review Aggregate
34.6
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 45% of 11 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize tragic, scary, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
tragicscarycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Stoltz | 1989 | $899,000 | $2,273,000 | (est) |
| Daphne Zuniga | 1989 | $553,000 | $1,399,000 | (est) |
| Lee Richardson | 1989 | $416,000 | $1,054,000 | (est) |
| Harley Cross | 1989 | $341,000 | $861,000 | (est) |
| John Getz | 1989 | $291,000 | $737,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score33.0
RT critic review count18
Rotten Tomatoes audience score24.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating5.2
IMDb votes25,885
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1989 | $20,021,322 | $50,650,715 |
| International | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1989 | $20,021,322 | $50,650,715 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1989 | $10,010,661 | $25,325,358 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1989 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1989 | $32,524,000 | $82,280,474 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1989 | $18,035,000 | $45,625,641 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1989 | $5,005,330 | $12,662,679 |
| Total Revenues | 1989 | $65,574,992 | $165,894,152 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1989 | $12,500,000 | $31,622,984 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1989 | $5,762,000 (est) | $14,576,931 (est) |
| Participations | 1989 | $5,246,000 | $13,271,534 |
| Residuals ? | 1989 | $3,973,000 | $10,051,049 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1989 | $2,500,000 | $6,324,597 |
| Total Expenses | 1989 | $29,981,000 | $75,847,094 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1989 | $35,593,992 | $90,047,058 |
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