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Link

Seen it?

1986 | 103 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Hidden, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Young graduate student Jane Chase becomes the new assistant to an eccentric zoology professor at the remote home he shares with two brilliant chimpanzees and an elderly orangutan butler named Link. But when one of the chimps is found dead and the professor mysteriously disappears, Link becomes dangerously aggressive towards Jane. Now, the time for “monkey business” is over and the true terror is about to begin.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    44% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 37K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Richard Franklin

  • Elisabeth ShueJane Chase
  • Terence StampDr Steven Phillip
  • Steven FinchDavid
  • Richard GarnettDennis
  • David O'HaraTom
  • Kevin LloydBailey
  • Joe BelcherTaxi Driver
  • Geoffrey BeeversMr. Miller
  • Caroline JohnMrs. Miller
  • Daisy AshfordBecky