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In the Mouth of Madness (1995)

“Lived any good books lately?”

7.2/10 · 1,995 votes 1h 35m r FantasyThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#37 of 107 films from 1995 #309 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by John Carpenter · Written by Michael De Luca

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Overview

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

Cast

Sam Neillas John Trent
Julie Carmenas Linda Styles
Jürgen Prochnowas Sutter Cane
David Warneras Dr. Wrenn
John Gloveras Saperstein
Bernie Caseyas Robinson
Peter Jasonas Mr. Paul
Charlton Hestonas Jackson Harglow
Frances Bayas Mrs. Pickman
Wilhelm von Homburgas Simon
Kevin Rushtonas Guard #1
Gene Mackas Guard #2
Conrad Bergschneideras Axe Maniac
Marvin Scottas Reporter

Facts

Release dateFebruary 3, 1995
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) — shorter as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$8,946,600 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt0113409

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Questions

How long is In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is In the Mouth of Madness worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,995 votes, which places it #37 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 66%) and #309 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in In the Mouth of Madness?
Sam Neill as John Trent; Julie Carmen as Linda Styles; Jürgen Prochnow as Sutter Cane; David Warner as Dr. Wrenn; John Glover as Saperstein; Bernie Casey as Robinson.
What is In the Mouth of Madness rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In the Mouth of Madness?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/27224.

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