The read
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Charles Dexter Ward, a wealthy scientist, uses an ancient diary and human remains to begin a terrifying and bloody pursuit for immortality.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Audiences rate it 12 points higher than critics do.
140 audience votes
Key crew
- Brent V. FriedmanScreenplay
- Dan O'BannonDirector
- Richard BandOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John TerryJohn March
- Jane SibbettClaire Ward
- Chris SarandonCharles Dexter Ward / Joseph Curwen
- Robert RomanusLonnie Peck
- Laurie BriscoeHolly Tender
- Ken Camroux-TaylorCaptain Ben Szandor
- Patrick PonRaymond
- Bernard CufflingDr. Waite
- Megan LeitchEliza
- Charles K. PittsEzra Ward
- Philip Maurice HayesUniform Cop
- Paul JarrettTown Father #1
Stills
Themes
resurrectionspontaneous combustion