The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
Seen it?2001 | 90 min | Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (45 on Metacritic), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Alien: Romulus or Clayface, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A dedicated scientist, aided by his clueless wife, rolls up his shirt sleeves and tries to save the world from a radioactive monster, curious space aliens, an evil scientist and a crabby skeleton.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$143K worldwide on a $40K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Blamire
- Fay MastersonBetty Armstrong
- Andrew ParksKro-Bar
- Susan McConnellLattis
- Brian HoweDr. Roger Fleming
- Jennifer BlaireAnimala
- Dan ConroyRanger Brad
- Robert DeveauThe Farmer
- Darrin ReedThe Mutant
- Larry BlamireDr. Paul Armstrong