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The Relic

Seen it?

1997 | 110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Clayface, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A homicide detective teams up with an evolutionary biologist to hunt a giant creature that is killing people in a Chicago museum.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $34 million worldwide on a $60 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 103K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Hyams

  • Penelope Ann MillerDr. Margo Green
  • Tom SizemoreLt. Vincent D'Agosta
  • Linda HuntDr. Ann Cuthbert
  • James WhitmoreDr. Albert Frock
  • Clayton RohnerDet. Hollingsworth
  • Chi Muoi LoDr. Greg Lee
  • Thomas RyanTom Parkinson
  • Robert LesserMayor Robert Owen
  • Diane RobinThe Mayor's Wife
  • Lewis van BergenJohn Whitney