Synopsis
When assorted people start having inexplicable delusions that lead to their deaths, a teenage Sherlock Holmes decides to investigate.
Scores
Overall Score
67.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
64.9%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
71.2%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, lighthearted, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Rowe | 1985 | $955,000 | $2,783,000 | (est) |
| Alan Cox | 1985 | $588,000 | $1,713,000 | (est) |
| Anthony Higgins | 1985 | $442,000 | $1,290,000 | (est) |
| Sophie Ward | 1985 | $362,000 | $1,054,000 | (est) |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | 1985 | $309,000 | $902,000 | (est) |
| Freddie Jones | 1985 | $272,000 | $794,000 | (est) |
| Nigel Stock | 1985 | $244,000 | $713,000 | (est) |
| Brian Oulton | 1985 | $223,000 | $649,000 | (est) |
| Susan Fleetwood | 1985 | $205,000 | $598,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score71.0
RT critic review count21
Rotten Tomatoes audience score63.0
RT audience rating count10,000
IMDb rating6.8
IMDb votes24,461
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1985 | $19,739,575 | $57,549,300 |
| International | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1985 | $19,739,575 | $57,549,300 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1985 | $9,869,788 | $28,774,650 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1985 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1985 | $17,448,000 | $50,868,379 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1985 | $7,674,000 | $22,372,991 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1985 | $4,934,894 | $14,387,325 |
| Total Revenues | 1985 | $39,926,681 | $116,403,345 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1985 | $18,000,000 | $52,477,695 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1985 | $6,081,000 (est) | $17,728,715 (est) |
| Participations | 1985 | $1,597,000 | $4,655,938 |
| Residuals ? | 1985 | $2,087,000 | $6,084,497 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1985 | $3,600,000 | $10,495,539 |
| Total Expenses | 1985 | $31,365,000 | $91,442,384 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1985 | $8,561,681 | $24,960,961 |
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