A cop and an FBI agent race for answers after law abiding people suddenly become violent criminals.
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- 4 wins & 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Lloyd Gallagher
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| Michael Nouri | ... |
Tom Beck
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| Claudia Christian | ... |
Brenda Lee Van Buren
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| Clarence Felder | ... |
Lt. John Masterson
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| Clu Gulager | ... |
Lt. Ed Flynn
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| Ed O'Ross | ... |
Cliff Willis
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| William Boyett | ... |
Jonathan Miller
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| Richard Brooks | ... |
Sanchez
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| Larry Cedar | ... |
Brem
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| Katherine Cannon | ... |
Barbara Beck
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| John McCann | ... |
Sen. Holt
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| Chris Mulkey | ... |
Jack DeVries
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| Lin Shaye | ... |
Carol Miller
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| James Luisi | ... |
Ferrari Salesman
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| Frank Renzulli | ... |
Michael Buckley
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| Duane Davis | ... |
Eddie
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| Kristen Clayton | ... |
Juliet Beck
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Whitney Reis | ... |
Liz
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| Joey Sagal | ... |
Drunk
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Jeff Levine | ... |
Drunk's Friend
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Mark Morante | ... |
Record Store Clerk
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| Jill Sayre | ... |
Girl at Record Store
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Rick Lieberman | ... |
Dr. Glass
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| Joseph Whipp | ... |
Dr. Rogers
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Donald Willis | ... |
Intern
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Beau Gibson | ... |
Jailer
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Joe Perce | ... |
Coroner
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Jason Edwards | ... |
Adler
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Joy N. Houck Jr. | ... |
DeVries' Neighbor
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Mary Petrie | ... |
TV Reporter
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| Joey Aresco | ... |
Woodfield
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| Judy Kerr | ... |
Waitress
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Luce Morgan | ... |
Waitress
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Richard B. Whitaker | ... |
Plainclothesman
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| Michael Yama | ... |
Sketch Artist
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Charlene White | ... |
Nurse
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Marc Siegler | ... |
Doctor
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| Jack McGee | ... |
Bartender
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| Steve Eastin | ... |
Agent Stadt
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| Ted White | ... |
Agent Fowler
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| Loren Haynes | ... |
Cop with Aspirin
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Rachel Todd | ... |
Reporter
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| Buckley Norris | ... |
Reporter
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| Lenna Robinson | ... |
Rodeo Drive Girl
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| Cate Caplin | ... |
Bank Customer
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Joe Gilbride | ... |
Bank Guard
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| Deke Anderson | ... |
Roadblock Cop
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| Wren T. Brown | ... |
Patrolman
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Alan Marcus | ... |
Cop in Hotel
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| Mark Phelan | ... |
Fielding
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| Danny Trejo | ... |
Prisoner
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| Branscombe Richmond | ... |
Roberts
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Charles Edward Smith | ... |
Avery
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| Lew Hopson | ... |
Jail Escort
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Doug Collins | ... |
Agent Sardi
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Bob K. Cummings | ... |
Agent Lowe
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Alonzo Brown Jr. | ... |
Lab Technician
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Rick Diamond | ... |
Paramedic
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Charlie Skeen | ... |
Agent Graves
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Robert Brown | ... |
Agent Bach
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Chris Wentzel | ... |
Record Store Cop
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| Jake | ... |
Roy the Dog
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Kris Gilpin | ... |
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| Michael Joiner | ... |
Undercover Policeman (uncredited)
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| Robert Shaye | ... |
Man in Silver Mercedes Picking Up a Gorgeous Girl (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Jack Sholder | ||
Written by
| Jim Kouf | ... | (written by) (as Bob Hunt) |
Produced by
| Stephen Diener | ... | executive producer |
| Dennis Harris | ... | executive producer |
| Jeffrey Klein | ... | executive producer |
| Michael L. Meltzer | ... | producer (as Michael Meltzer) |
| Lee Muhl | ... | executive producer |
| Gerald T. Olson | ... | producer |
| Robert Shaye | ... | producer |
Music by
| Michael Convertino | ||
Cinematography by
| Jacques Haitkin | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Michael N. Knue | ||
Editorial Department
| Victor Du Bois | ... | associate editor (as Victor DuBois) |
| Bob Hagans | ... | color timer |
| Ric Keeley | ... | assistant editor |
| Maureen O'Connell | ... | co-editor |
| Brian Ralph | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Annette Benson | ||
Production Design by
| C.J. Strawn | ||
| Mick Strawn | ||
Set Decoration by
| James R. Barrows | ||
Costume Design by
| Malissa Daniel | ||
Makeup Department
| Carlos David Amador | ... | hair design (as Carlos Amador) |
| Howard Berger | ... | special makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions |
| Everett Burrell | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions |
| Gino Crognale | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions |
| S. Sue Elliott | ... | hair: second unit (as Sue Elliot) / makeup: second unit (as Sue Elliot) |
| Steven James | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions (as Steve James) |
| David Kindlon | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions (as Dave Kindlon) |
| Robert Kurtzman | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions |
| Gina Monaci | ... | assistant hair / assistant makeup |
| Christa Reusch | ... | makeup artist |
| Mike Trcic | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions (as Michael Trcic) |
| Kevin Yagher | ... | makeup effects |
| Chris Yagher | ... | makeup effects crew: Kevin Yagher Productions (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joe Fineman | ... | post-production supervisor (as Joseph R. Fineman) |
| Daryl Kass | ... | production manager |
| Deborah Moore | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Benita Allen | ... | second assistant director |
| Jason Clark | ... | second second assistant director |
| Cathy Gesualdo | ... | second assistant director: second unit |
| J. Marc Strachan | ... | second second assistant director: second unit (as Mark Strachan) |
| Jack White | ... | first assistant director: second unit |
| John R. Woodward | ... | first assistant director |
| Cindy Clark | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Ella St. John Blakey | ... | art department production assistant |
| David T. Cannon | ... | set dresser (as David Cannon) |
| Julie Carnahan | ... | assistant props |
| Rebecca Carriaga | ... | art department coordinator |
| Tom Dillenkoffer | ... | carpenter |
| Steven P. Duchscherer | ... | property master |
| Andre G. Ellingson | ... | assistant lead man |
| Keith Hill | ... | carpenter |
| Rolf Johnson | ... | swing gang |
| Mark Kamps | ... | lead man |
| Bill Kolodziej | ... | assistant property master (as Bill Kolodsiej) |
| Thomas Lee | ... | lead carpenter (as Thomas E. Lee) |
| Grant Lukenbill | ... | swing gang |
| Shawn Maurer | ... | swing gang |
| James M. May | ... | swing gang |
| Thomas A. O'Conor | ... | set construction coordinator (as Thomas O'Conor) |
| Mitch Simmons | ... | lead scenic artist |
| Linda Syufy | ... | set dresser |
| Laura Velkei | ... | assistant props: second unit |
| Pete von Sholly | ... | storyboard artist (as Peter Von Sholly) |
| David A. Weinman | ... | set dresser: second unit |
Sound Department
| Petra Bach | ... | adr editor |
| Mark R. Crookston | ... | sound editor |
| Fred Dawson | ... | foley artist |
| Donald W. Ernst | ... | sound editor (as Don Ernst) |
| Jeffrey J. Haboush | ... | re-recording mixer |
| David Halbert | ... | boom operator (as Dave Halbert) |
| Ron Horwitz | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Warren Kleiman | ... | adr mixer (as Warren Kleinman) |
| Gary Krivacek | ... | sound editor |
| Sharon Michaels | ... | foley artist |
| John O. Robinson III | ... | sound editor |
| Greg P. Russell | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael Salvetta | ... | foley artist |
| Jackson Schwartz | ... | foley mixer |
| Kevin Spears | ... | sound editor |
| James Thornton | ... | sound mixer |
| Ara Ashjian | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Gregory Cheever | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
| Paul J. Diller | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Eric J. Goldstein | ... | boom operator (uncredited) / cable puller (uncredited) |
| Mark L. Mangino | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Les Wolf | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) / foley editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Thomas L. Bellissimo | ... | special effects carpenter (as Thomas Bellisimo) |
| Martin Bresin | ... | special effects (as Marty Bresin) |
| Greg Landerer | ... | special effects coordinator (as Gregory C. Landerer) |
| Eric Rylander | ... | special effects |
| Steve Wolke | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Lorenzo Contreras | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Katherine Kean | ... | animator (as Kathy Kean) |
| Justin Klarenbeck | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Jeff Matakovich | ... | optical compositing |
| David McCue | ... | optical supervisor (as Dave McCue) |
| Jim Shaw | ... | animator |
| Michael Backauskas | ... | optical line-up (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Rick Avery | ... | stunt performer |
| Geoff Brewer | ... | stunt performer (as Jeff Brewer) |
| Bob Brown | ... | stunt performer (as Robert Brown) |
| Hal Burton | ... | stunt performer |
| Monty Cox | ... | stunt performer |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunt performer |
| Andy Epper | ... | stunt performer (as Andrew Epper) |
| Glory Fioramonti | ... | stunt performer |
| Greg Gault | ... | stunt performer |
| Rob King | ... | stunt performer |
| Lane Leavitt | ... | stunt performer |
| Irving E. Lewis | ... | stunt performer (as Irving Lewis) |
| Cole S. McKay | ... | stunt performer (as Cole McKay) |
| Artie Nay | ... | stunt performer (as Arthur Nay) |
| Mark Orrison | ... | stunt performer |
| Diane Peterson | ... | stunt performer |
| Don Pike | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Gary Pike | ... | stunt performer |
| Charlie Skeen | ... | stunt performer |
| Alex Stevens | ... | stunt performer |
| John Stewart | ... | stunt performer |
| Steve Vandeman | ... | stunt performer |
| Joni Avery | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Jon H. Epstein | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Víctor Quintero | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| John R. Woodward | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joey Alvarez | ... | grip (as Joey A. Alvarez) |
| Richard A. Anderson | ... | first assistant camera |
| Huston Beaumont | ... | electric: second unit / grip: second unit |
| Monté Black | ... | second assistant camera (as Monte Black) |
| Marsha Blackburn | ... | still photographer |
| Kevin Brennan | ... | gaffer |
| Charles S. Burke | ... | video playback |
| Frank Byers | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Ian Christenberry | ... | second assistant camera: second unit |
| Stuart Cropley | ... | electrician |
| Paul A. Edwards | ... | director of photography: second unit (as Paul Edwards) / second camera operator (as Paul Edwards) |
| Nelson Elwell | ... | best boy grip |
| Ruurd M. Fenenga | ... | additional first assistant camera (as Rudy Fenega) / first assistant camera: second unit (as Rudy Fenenga Jr.) |
| Terry Gilbert | ... | electrician |
| Doc Heavirland | ... | best boy grip: second unit |
| Lydia Hollyfield | ... | electrician |
| Jay Anthony Jones | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as Tony Jones) |
| Cindy Lagerstrom | ... | grip (as Cindy Langerstrom) |
| Dennis J. Lootens | ... | electrician (as Dennis Lootens) |
| Michael Lund | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tim McGinnis | ... | best boy electric |
| Charlie McIntyre | ... | grip: second unit (as Charles H. McIntyre III) |
| Philly Melnick | ... | camera dolly / key grip |
| Craig Mitchell | ... | second dolly grip (as T. Craig Mitchell) |
| Chris Morley | ... | key grip: second unit |
| Marie Pedersen | ... | additional second assistant camera (as Marie Pederson) |
| Robert A. Preston | ... | grip |
| Michael Sudmeier | ... | electrician (as P. Michael Sudmeier) |
| Gregory Vanger | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Greg Fausak | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Gary Molyneux | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Bob Myers | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) / key grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sarah Bardo | ... | costumer: second unit |
| Mary Etta Lang | ... | mannequin assistant |
| Thomas G. Marquez | ... | first assistant wardrobe |
| Steve Ogden | ... | mannequin assistant |
| Dawnia Price | ... | mannequin assistant |
| Todd Roberts | ... | key wardrobe |
Location Management
| Gerrit V. Folsom | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Kevin Benson | ... | music supervisor |
| Michael Bloecher | ... | music editor |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Annie Welles | ... | script supervisor |
| Deani Wood | ... | script supervisor: second unit (as G. Deani Wood) |
Transportation Department
| Jason Belsky | ... | transportation captain |
| John Bennett | ... | driver: second unit |
| Steven Casey | ... | driver |
| Arthur C. DeCesare | ... | driver (as Arthur DeCesare) |
| Antonio Franchi | ... | driver / mechanic |
| D.J. Gardiner | ... | driver: second unit (as D.J. Gardner) |
| Vincent Hammond | ... | driver |
| Kenneth L. Hardman | ... | driver (as Ken Hardman) |
| Alan Hurd | ... | driver: second unit |
| Frank Jiminez | ... | driver: second unit (as Frank Jimenez) |
| Mathew Lansford | ... | driver: second unit |
| Terry Mack | ... | driver |
| Chaz Merriam | ... | driver: second unit |
| Griff Ruggles | ... | transportation coordinator |
| William B. Steakley | ... | driver |
| Eric Stern | ... | driver |
| Mark Twogood | ... | driver |
| Chris Wentzel | ... | driver |
| Veronica Williams | ... | driver |
| Moore Brian | ... | driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| David Applebaum | ... | production assistant |
| David Barrett | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Berens | ... | owner: Jake / trainer: Jake |
| Michael Blaise | ... | production assistant |
| Jane Cassell | ... | choreographer: Ms. Christian |
| Cindy Clark | ... | production assistant |
| Brett Darken | ... | production assistant (as Brett Darkin) |
| Grace Dennis | ... | production accountant |
| Bob Dunn | ... | animal supplier |
| Elizabeth Ervin | ... | production assistant |
| Larry Evans | ... | stand-in |
| Eric J. Goldstein | ... | production assistant (as Eric Goldstein) |
| Catherine Jelski | ... | assistant: Mr. Sholder |
| Krister C. Johnson | ... | craft service: second unit (as Krister Johnson) |
| Dixie Jones | ... | assistant accountant |
| Jeffrey J. Kiehlbauch | ... | production coordinator |
| Lawrence Lanoff | ... | production assistant: second unit (as Larry Lanoff) |
| Martha J. Liermann | ... | production secretary |
| Tom Lowe | ... | production assistant |
| Joseph McCarter | ... | assistant trainer |
| Alan Z. McCurdy | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Paul Meena | ... | craft service |
| Jonathan Meizler | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| John O'Connor | ... | production assistant (as John D. O'Connor) |
| Lollie Ortiz | ... | title design |
| Sanford Panitch | ... | production assistant |
| Vic Parker | ... | security liaison |
| Robert Perault | ... | stand-in |
| Oskar A. Rosas | ... | craft service (as Oscar Rosas) |
| Grant Rose | ... | stand-in |
| Jeffrey Wetzel | ... | production assistant |
| Richard B. Whitaker | ... | technical advisor |
| Deani Wood | ... | set nurse (as G. Deani Wood) |
| James A. Wylie | ... | stand-in |
Thanks
| William Bowen | ... | special thanks (as Bill Bowen) |
| Dick Fagen | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New Line Cinema (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1987) (Canada) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Argentina (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Capital Cinéma (1988) (France) (theatrical)
- Cecchi Gori Distribuzione (1988) (Italy) (theatrical) (for Columbia Pictures Italia)
- Europa Vision (1988) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Europafilm AS (1988) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1988) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Hungry Eye Pictures (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Joy Pack Film (1988) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Palace Pictures (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Astral Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Video (1988) (Japan) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1988) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Image Entertainment (1988) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Media Home Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Heraldo Films S.A. (1989) (Spain) (theatrical) (for Lorion Film)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1989) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- CBS / Fox Video (1989) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1989) (Australia) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1989) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Showtime Video (1989) (Finland) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1990) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Columbia Pictures Television Distribution (1990) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- HGV Video Productions (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- VideoVisa (1993) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Ekaterinburg Art (EA) (1993) (Russia) (theatrical)
- Lumivision (1995) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1996) (United States) (VHS)
- New Line Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- The Sci-Fi Channel (2000) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- New Line Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Front Row Filmed Entertainment (2007) (United Arab Emirates) (DVD)
- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (2017) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
- Media Transfer International (1989) (Sweden) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Dream Quest Images (special visual effects)
- Kevin Yagher Productions (makeup effects)
Other Companies
- Adidas (special thanks)
- B & B Sound Studios (re-recorded at)
- B.F. Goodrich Co. (special thanks)
- Chrysler Corporation of America Inc. (special thanks)
- Coleman (special thanks)
- Coors Brewing Company (special thanks)
- Creative Film Promotions (special thanks)
- Ferrari North America (special thanks)
- Fujitsu Ten (special thanks)
- Galpin Ford (special thanks)
- Hill Production Services (video playback)
- Horta Editorial & Sound (post-production sound)
- IRS Records (soundtrack available on)
- Jimmy Z (special thanks)
- Key Grip Associates (special car, grip, and lighting rigs by)
- L.A. Eyeworks (special thanks)
- Levis (special thanks)
- M.I.Q. (set construction by)
- Maxwell House (special thanks)
- No! Jeans (special thanks)
- Picture Vehicle Rentals (special thanks)
- Ray Mercer & Company (opticals)
- Ray Mercer & Company (titles)
- Ray-Ban (special thanks)
- SSI (sound transfers by)
- Sansui Electric (special thanks)
- Shasta Beverages (special thanks)
- Unique Product Placement (special thanks)
- Unisys (special thanks)
- Whelen Engineering (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
An alien parasite with the ability to possess human bodies goes on a violent crime spree in LA, committing dozens of murders and robberies. In pursuit of the extraterrestrial criminal is an FBI agent, and the local officer investigating the rash of violence. As they close in on the vicious intruder, the city faces a brutal threat like no other it has ever encountered. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | A new breed of criminal. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Of all his films, director Jack Sholder says this is his favorite. See more » |
| Goofs | Just before Beck and the other police officers are ready to shoot at the speeding Ferrari, the camera follows the Ferrari and we see the police from Jack DeVries point of view. At the top of the hill - before Beck starts shooting - you can see a gun going off before the actual shooting starts. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Hidden II (1993). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hidden See more » |
| Quotes |
Tom Beck:
You know what bothers me about these two guys DeVries and Miller? Lloyd Gallagher: Neither has a criminal record. They both lead normal lives until a few days ago, and now they're killing people. Tom Beck: Do you read minds or was that just a shot in the dark? Lloyd Gallagher: No, I read minds. Tom Beck: Oh yeah? What was I just thinking? Lloyd Gallagher: That I'm full of shit. Tom Beck: Impressive. Lloyd Gallagher: Not really. Quite simple to read. See more » |