1982 | 93 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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 horror fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Larry Cohen
- Michael MoriartyJimmy Quinn
- Candy ClarkJoan
- David CarradineShepard
- Richard RoundtreePowell
- James DixonLt. Murray
- Malachy McCourtCommissioner
- Fred J. ScollayCapt. Fletcher
- Peter HockDet. Clifford
- Ron CeyDet. Hoberman
- Mary Louise WellerMrs. Pauley