The Entity
Seen it?1982 | 125 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Obsession or Hereditary, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 5 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 137K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sidney J. Furie
- Barbara HersheyCarla Moran
- Ron SilverPhil Sneiderman
- David LabiosaBilly
- George CoeDr. Weber
- Margaret BlyeCindy Nash
- Jacqueline BrookesDr. Cooley
- Richard BrestoffGene Kraft
- Michael AlldredgeGeorge Nash
- Raymond SingerJoe Mehan
- Allan RichDr. Walcott