Synopsis
Jacob Singer is a soldier stationed in Vietnam who undergoes a traumatic experience on the battlefield - the nature of which is initially unclear. The film then moves into his post-Vietnam experience in 1970s New York, where he feels consistently traumatized, but can never quite remember exactly what happened to him in Southeast Asia or to free himself from his anxieties over the recent tragic death of his young son. Though well educated, Jacob works as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and has become romantically involved with one of his co-workers, Jezzie, after divorcing his wife. Soon, Jacob's tenuous hold on reality starts to slip as horrifying events befall him; he is nearly run over by a subway train, pursued by faceless demons in cars, and spots reptilian tails and horns protruding from the bodies of those he encounters. Jacob also suffers severe panic attacks related to the chaos that may be reality, or may exist only in his mind. He seeks counsel from Louis, a kindly chiropractor, as his ex-wife Sarah, fellow Vietnam vet Paul, and enigmatic stranger Michael all try to help the tortured soul.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $7,500,760 (28.9% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.46 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1,052 opening theaters/1,264 max. theaters, 4.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $66,328,014 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,201-3,300) | 3,285 | $25,965,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,701-4,800) | 4,764 | $25,965,144 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,101-1,200) | 1,108 | $25,965,144 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) | 1,470 | $25,965,144 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| iTunes: | iTunes, iTunes |
| Google Play: | Google Play |
| Vudu: | Vudu, Vudu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | November 2nd, 1990 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | September 14th, 2010 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | R |
| Running Time: | 113 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Donnie Darko Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Surprise Twist, Vietnam War, Psychological Thriller |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Fantasy |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 165 | $5,085,860 | Nov 9, 1990 | 10 |
| Veterans Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 125 | $13,244,928 | Nov 9, 1990 | 10 |