Directed by:
Jonathan R. BetuelScreenplay:
Jonathan R. BetuelCinematography:
David M. WalshComposer:
Peter BernsteinCast:
John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Richard Masur, Barry Corbin, Ann Wedgeworth, Dennis Hopper, Michael Berryman, Pamela Springsteen (more)Plots(1)
His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: Turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan (John Stockwell) scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one ... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. (official distributor synopsis)
Cast
![John Stockwell](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269999_680430.jpg)
John Stockwell
USA
Best movies:
North and South (1985) (series)
Nixon (1995)
Eddie and the Cruisers (1983)
![Danielle von Zerneck](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/483/483280_0b5141.jpg)
Danielle von Zerneck
USA
Best movies:
Living in Oblivion (1995)
La Bamba (1987)
By Dawn's Early Light (1990) (TV movie)
![Fisher Stevens](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/268/268875_29df5b.jpg)
Fisher Stevens
USA
Best movies:
The Night Of (2016) (series)
Is It College Yet? (2002) (TV movie)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
![Richard Masur](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/098/162098726_ba2ce6.jpg)
Richard Masur
USA
Best movies:
The Thing (1982)
East of Eden (1981) (series)
Bound by Honor (1993)
![Barry Corbin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271676_f0259f.jpg)
Barry Corbin
USA
Best movies:
No Country for Old Men (2007)
Lonesome Dove (1989) (series)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Ann Wedgeworth](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/072/312/72312359_a20079.jpg)
Ann Wedgeworth
USA
Best movies:
Scarecrow (1973)
Green Card (1990)
Steel Magnolias (1989)
![Dennis Hopper](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/162/823/162823463_b47c53.jpg)
Dennis Hopper
USA
Best movies:
Cool Hand Luke (1967)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Blue Velvet (1986)
![Michael Berryman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272320_84903e.jpg)
Michael Berryman
USA
Best movies:
One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
The Crow (1994)
![Pamela Springsteen](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/124/120/124120139_477f3d.jpg)
Pamela Springsteen
USA
Best movies:
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Reckless (1984)
Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers (1988)
![Frank Welker](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/164/300/164300397_0e20d8.jpg)
Frank Welker
USA
Best movies:
The Simpsons: Heaven and Hell (2002) (video compilation)
The Simpsons.com (2000) (video compilation)
The Simpsons: Greatest Hits (1999) (video compilation)
![Raphael Sbarge](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/726/161726910_0cc1be.png)
Raphael Sbarge
USA
Best movies:
Independence Day (1996)
Home Room (2002)
Dark Skies (1996) (series)
![Al Leong](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/021/354/21354134_950ece.jpg)
Al Leong
USA
Best movies:
Die Hard (1988)
Lethal Weapon (1987)
They Live (1988)
Dawna Lee Heising
USA
Best movies:
Blade Runner (1982)
Jagged Edge (1985)
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Jackson Bostwick
USA
Best movies:
TRON (1982)
The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)
The Cat from Outer Space (1978)
![Robert DoQui](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/158/187/158187999_4b208e.jpg)
Robert DoQui
USA
Best movies:
The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
RoboCop (1987)
![Jack O'Leary](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/459/160459565_2238f0.jpg)
Jack O'Leary
Best movies:
Brubaker (1980)
The Rose (1979)
The Goonies (1985)
![John Carter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/408/161408847_4e1547.jpg)
John Carter
USA
Best movies:
Scarface (1983)
Roots: The Next Generations (1979) (series)
Badlands (1973)
Beau Dremann
Best movies:
The Heavenly Kid (1985)
Frankenstein: The College Years (1991) (TV movie)
Book of Love (1990)
Linda Hoy
Best movies:
The Cartier Affair (1984) (TV movie)
True Crime (1999)
Soul Man (1986)
Clare Peck
Best movies:
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show (1979) (series)
Retribution (1987)
Flowers in the Attic (1987) - narrator