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About the Film

Year

1997

Rating

R

Genre

Drama / Science Fiction

Running Time

110 MIN

Synopsis

Come in—if you dare. The opening-night gala for a new exhibit at Chicago's natural history museum is under way. But be advised: something terrifying wants to make sure no one ever leaves. Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore, Linda Hunt and James Whitmore star in this effects-packed shocker that gives haunted-house movies a terrific new setting. And the non-human star (brought to head-ripping life by Jurassic Park Oscar® winner Stan Winston) is something no creature fan can let slip by. "The creature can hold its own with the Alien," writes Chicago Tribune critic Gene Siskel. "When the last reel begins...the special effect is truly awesome." Let the panic begin.

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Where to Watch

Digital

About the Cast

Penelope Ann Miller

Dr. Margo Green

Tom Sizemore

Lt. Vincent D'Agosta

Linda Hunt

Dr. Ann Cuthbert

James Whitmore

Dr. Albert Frock

Clayton Rohner

Det. Hollingsworth

James Watkins

Actor

Chi Muoi Lo

Greg Lee

Lewis Van Bergen

John Whitney

Kent George

Grad Student

Tommy Ryan

Parkinson

Robert Lesser

Mayor Owen

About the Crew

Director

Peter Hyams

Producer

Gale Anne Hurd

Producer

Sam Mercer

Based on Novel By

Douglas Preston

Writer

Amy Jones

Writer

John Raffo

Writer

Rick Jaffa

Writer

Amanda Silver

Based on Novel By

Lincoln Child

Music Scoring

John Debney