Synopsis
Recovering from an ambush that killed his entire team, a vengeful vampire slayer must retrieve an ancient Catholic relic that, should it be acquired by vampires, will allow them to walk in sunlight.
Scores
Overall Score
68.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
76.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
70.9%
Review Aggregate
49.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 58% of 24 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize macabre, scary, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
macabrescaryfunnycoming of agesuspensefulstylized
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Woods | 1998 | $1,304,000 | $2,510,000 | (est) |
| Daniel Baldwin | 1998 | $803,000 | $1,545,000 | (est) |
| Sheryl Lee | 1998 | $604,000 | $1,163,000 | (est) |
| Thomas Ian Griffith | 1998 | $494,000 | $951,000 | (est) |
| Maximilian Schell | 1998 | $423,000 | $813,000 | (est) |
| Tim Guinee | 1998 | $372,000 | $716,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score44.0
RT critic review count54
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating6.1
IMDb votes67,024
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1998 | $20,308,772 | $39,085,040 |
| International | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1998 | $20,308,772 | $39,085,040 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1998 | $10,154,386 | $19,542,520 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1998 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1998 | $21,263,000 | $40,921,490 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1998 | $29,746,000 | $57,247,361 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1998 | $4,874,105 | $9,380,410 |
| Total Revenues | 1998 | $66,037,491 | $127,091,780 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1998 | $20,000,000 | $38,490,796 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1998 | $6,852,000 (est) | $13,186,947 (est) |
| Participations | 1998 | $5,283,000 | $10,167,344 |
| Residuals ? | 1998 | $4,000,000 | $7,698,159 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1998 | $4,000,000 | $7,698,159 |
| Total Expenses | 1998 | $40,135,000 | $77,241,405 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1998 | $25,902,491 | $49,850,375 |
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