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1981 • R • 1h 43m • Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller • Avco Embassy Pictures

10 Seconds: The Pain Begins. 15 Seconds: You Can’t Breathe. 20 Seconds: You Explode.

🍅 69% 64% MC 60 LB 3.47 IMDb 6.7

Box office summary

Domestic Total
$14.2M
Final
Worldwide Total
$14.2M
Domestic only
1981 Rank#54
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Cast & Crew

Directed byDavid Cronenberg ScreenplayDavid Cronenberg Produced byClaude Héroux CinematographyMark Irwin Music byHoward Shore StarringJennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Michael Ironside StudioAvco Embassy Pictures
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