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In the Mouth of Madness

  • 19941994
  • 1818
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
67K
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In the Mouth of Madness (1994)
Amazon Original "Carnival Row" channels the best aspects of horror-legend HP Lovecraft for a twisty whodunnit fairytale. On this spoiler-filled IMDbrief, we break down how Season One of "Carnival Row" gets Lovecraft right and what "critch" to expect in Season Two.
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An insurance investigator begins discovering that the impact a horror writer's books have on his fans is more than inspirational.An insurance investigator begins discovering that the impact a horror writer's books have on his fans is more than inspirational.An insurance investigator begins discovering that the impact a horror writer's books have on his fans is more than inspirational.

IMDb RATING
7.1/10
67K
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POPULARITY
3,780
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  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writer
    • Michael De Luca
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Jürgen Prochnow
    • Julie Carmen
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writer
    • Michael De Luca
  • Stars
    • Sam Neill
    • Jürgen Prochnow
    • Julie Carmen
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 309User reviews
    • 173Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • John Trentas John Trent
    Jürgen Prochnow
    Jürgen Prochnow
    • Sutter Caneas Sutter Cane
    Julie Carmen
    Julie Carmen
    • Linda Stylesas Linda Styles
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Dr. Wrennas Dr. Wrenn
    John Glover
    John Glover
    • Sapersteinas Saperstein
    Bernie Casey
    Bernie Casey
    • Robinsonas Robinson
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Mr. Paulas Mr. Paul
    Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    • Jackson Harglowas Jackson Harglow
    Frances Bay
    Frances Bay
    • Mrs. Pickmanas Mrs. Pickman
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    Wilhelm von Homburg
    • Simonas Simon
    Kevin Rushton
    Kevin Rushton
    • Guard #1as Guard #1
    Gene Mack
    • Guard #2as Guard #2
    Conrad Bergschneider
    Conrad Bergschneider
    • Axe Maniacas Axe Maniac
    Marvin Scott
    Marvin Scott
    • Reporteras Reporter
    Katherine Ashby
    • Receptionistas Receptionist
    Ben Gilbert
    • Young Teenas Young Teen
    Dennis O'Connor
    Dennis O'Connor
    • Copas Cop
    Paul Brogren
    • Scrawny Teenas Scrawny Teen
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writer
      • Michael De Luca
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    With the disappearance of hack horror writer Sutter Cane, all Hell is breaking loose...literally! Author Cane, it seems, has a knack for description that really brings his evil creepy-crawlies to life. Insurance investigator John Trent is sent to investigate Cane's mysterious vanishing act and ends up in the sleepy little East Coast town of Hobb's End. The fact that this town exists as a figment of Cane's twisted imagination is only the beginning of Trent's problems. —Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
    fantasy becomes realitysmall towninsanitymonsternovelist65 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Lived Any Good Books Lately?
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hobb is an old word which was used to refer to the devil.
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) When Linda Stiles is introduced for the first time and is speaking about Sutter Cain's book, she takes her glasses off and folds them twice.
    • Quotes

      Linda Styles: A reality is just what we tell each other it is.

    • Crazy credits
      Animal action was monitored by the American Humane Association with on set supervision by the Toronto Humane Society. No animal was harmed in the making of this film.

      Human interaction was monitored by the Inter Planetary Psychiatric Association. The body count was high, the casualties are heavy.
    • Alternate versions
      The original theatrical release had the 1987-1994 New Line Cinema logo at the opening. The 2013 Blu-ray from Warner Bros. plasters it with the modern New Line logo. But the 2018 Blu-ray release from Shout! Factory restores the original logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Masters of Illusion: The Wizards of Special Effects (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      WE'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN
      Written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams

      Performed by The Carpenters

      Published by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)

    User reviews309

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    One of Carpenters best.
    This film is by far one of the best horror movies I've watched in a couple of months, and I watched a lot. This film succeeds in suspense and thrills, I actually jumped a couple of times. The plot was really good, there was an in-pending sense of doom.

    The film moved along fast, and I wished it was a little longer, I didn't want it to end. Sam Neil is the most notable character, and I enjoy most of his work. The rest of the cast didn't have much to do. I loved the inclusion of monsters, even if they had a small part.

    I think this film is severely underrated, and deserves a bigger fan base. Check this film out, it's worth your time and money.
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    • DustinRahksi
    • Dec 28, 2012

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    • Is this movie based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1995 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John Carpenter's In the Mouth of Madness
    • Filming locations
      • Cathedral of the Transfiguration, Markham, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • New Line Cinema
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,924,549
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,441,807
      • Feb 5, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,924,549
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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