The Outing (1987)

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. The curator's daughter is soon possessed... See full summary »

Director:

Tom Daley

Writer:

Warren Chaney

Stars:

Deborah Winters, James Huston, Andra St. Ivanyi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 (as Hank Amigo)
Brian Floores	...	Max
Michelle Watkins	...	Faylene
Danny Daniels	...	Dr. Theo Bressling (as Danny D. Daniels)
Roy Alan Wilson	...	Guard Bob

Storyline

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. The curator's daughter is soon possessed by the genie and invites her friends to spend the night at the museum, along with some uninvited guests. The genie kills them off in an attempt to fulfill her ultimate wish.

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Plot Keywords:

bare breasts | murder of a nude woman | nudity | female rear nudity | female pubic hair | 

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Taglines:

You'll Wish You Were Dead!

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

Released directly to video in the UK and West Germany.

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Goofs

When Alex is at the breakfast table and her dad is in the kitchen stomping out the burning toast, the blinds over the sink are clearly open as sunlight is shining through. However, right after Dr. Wallace leaves the room to get dressed and Alex steps in to clean up the mess the blinds are suddenly closed without either having touched them.

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Quotes

Alex Wallace: What's the matter, afraid?

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Crazy Credits

After the end credits, the opera-loving security guard takes a final bow.

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Alternate Versions

The pre-certification British VHS version released as The Lamp by Braveworld & IVS Video UK features a three minute pre-titles sequence with back story trimmed from the North American home video version release by IVE titled The Outing.

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Connections

Referenced in Shakedown (1988)

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Soundtracks

WILD SIDE OF ME
Written by Tom Deluca and Taylor Rhodes
Performed by Taylor Rhodes

User Reviews

"Your wish is my command."

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.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 November 1987 (Japan)

Also Known As:

The Outing

Filming Locations:

Houston, Texas, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$1,083,395

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,083,395

Company Credits

Production Co:

H.I.T. Films, Skouras Pictures, TMS Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

87 min 105 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1