The Crimson Idol
“Be careful what you wish for... it may come true.”
Synopsis
The Crimson Idol tells the tragic story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an unloved child who rises to rock superstardom but ultimately destroys himself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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W.A.S.P. - RE-IDOLIZED: The 25th Anniversary of The Crimson Idol (Trailer) | Napalm Records
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
20x
+$5.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Napalm Records
- Screenplay & Story
- Blackie Lawless
- Original Title
- The Crimson Idol
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Napalm Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Napalm Records
Blackie Lawless
Department Leadership Roster
Napalm Records
Director
Blackie Lawless
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crimson Idol
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Crimson Idol about?
The Crimson Idol tells the tragic story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an unloved child who rises to rock superstardom but ultimately destroys himself.
Who directed The Crimson Idol?
The Crimson Idol was directed by Napalm Records.
Who stars in The Crimson Idol?
The principal cast of The Crimson Idol includes Blackie Lawless, Doug Blair, Mike Duda, Mike Dupke, Frankie Banali.
When was The Crimson Idol released and how long is it?
The Crimson Idol was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Crimson Idol?
The Crimson Idol had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (20 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Idol?
The Crimson Idol holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).