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Director:
Tom Daley
Writer:
Warren Chaney (writer)
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Genre:
Horror more
Tagline:
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Plot:
An ancient genie is released from a lamp when thieves ransack an old woman's house. They are killed and the lamp is moved to a museum to be studied... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Deborah Winters ... Eve Ferrell / Young Arab Woman / Old Arab Woman
James Huston ... Dr. Wallace
Andra St. Ivanyi ... Alex Wallace
Scott Bankston ... Ted Pinson
Red Mitchell ... Mike Daley (as Mark Mitchell)
André Chimène ... Tony Greco
Damon Merrill ... Babs
Barry Coffing ... Ross
Tracye Walker ... Gwen
Raan Lewis ... Terry
Hank Amico ... Harley
Brian Floores ... Max
Michelle Watkins ... Faylene
Danny D. Daniels ... Dr. Theo Bressling
Roy Alan Wilson ... Bob (guard)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Lamp
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Runtime:
87 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
UK:18 (cut) | Australia:R | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Texas Film Stage, Texas, USA
Company:
H.I.T. Films more

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References Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) more
Soundtrack:
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"Your wish is my command.", 1 April 2007
Author: Backlash007 from Kentucky

The Outing is a textbook example of how great artwork can entice you to pick up a movie from your local mom and pop video store's shelf. Now, the status of the movie inside said case could be questionable, but how can you pass up that art? Luckily The Outing is not that bad. Granted, the acting could use some touching up and the formula is an old one, but the gore effects stand out and the sheer eighties-ness of the piece shines through. The Outing (aka The Lamp) is about a group of high school students who decide to spend the night at the local museum. Unbeknownst to them the newest piece at the museum is a genie lamp harboring an evil Djinn. Keep in mind that this was many years before Wishmaster was made. When the horny teens decide to split up and explore the place (and each other) the Djinn is set loose to work his evil magic. That's the formulaic part. But there are some interesting moments along the way. Highlights include: A man getting ripped in half under water, a scientist being thrown into a ceiling fan, and a nubile teen taking a bath with snakes. It's just campy enough to keep me watching and gory enough for me not to give it a bad review.

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