Lord of Illusions
Seen it?1995 | 109 min | Horror, Fantasy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (54% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 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 and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
During a routine case in L.A., NY private investigator Harry D'Amour stumbles over members of a fanatic cult who are preparing for the resurrection of their leader Nix, a powerful magician who was killed 13 years earlier.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
54% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 80K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Clive Barker
- Scott BakulaHarry D'Amour
- Kevin J. O'ConnorPhilip Swann
- Famke JanssenDorothea Swann
- Joel SwetowValentin
- Daniel von BargenNix
- Barry Del ShermanButterfield
- Joseph LatimoreCaspar Quaid
- Sheila TouseyJennifer Desiderio
- Vincent SchiavelliVinovich
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