The Hidden
Seen it?1987 | 97 min | Action, Science Fiction, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (73% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 horror fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Upgrade, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher determine the cause.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$10 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 102K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Sholder
- Kyle MacLachlanLloyd Gallagher
- Michael NouriTom Beck
- Ed O'RossCliff Willis
- Claudia ChristianBrenda Lee Van Buren
- William BoyettJonathan Miller
- Chris MulkeyJack DeVries
- Clarence FelderLt. John Masterson
- Clu GulagerLt. Ed Flynn
- Richard BrooksSanchez
- Larry CedarBrem