The Entity
“There is no escape from something you cannot see.”
Synopsis
A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.
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The Entity (1982) - Trailer HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-11
Top Cast
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Barbara Hershey
Carla Moran
Ron Silver
Phil Sneiderman
David Labiosa
Billy
George Coe
Dr. Weber
Margaret Blye
Cindy Nash
Jacqueline Brookes
Dr. Cooley
Richard Brestoff
Gene Kraft
Michael Alldredge
George Nash
Raymond Singer
Joe Mehan
Allan Rich
Dr. Walcott
Natasha Ryan
Julie
Melanie Gaffin
Kim
Alex Rocco
Jerry Anderson
Sully Boyar
Mr. Reisz
Tom Stern
Woody Browne
Curt Lowens
Dr. Wilkes
Paula Victor
Dr. Chevalier
Lee Wilkof
Dr. L. Hase
Release History & Theatrical Window
Austin Fantastic Fest
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.48x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney J. Furie
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank De Felitta
- Original Score
- Charles Bernstein
- Original Title
- The Entity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.3M
- Production Studios
- American Cinema Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney J. Furie
Frank De Felitta
Charles Bernstein
Stephen H. Burum
Frank J. Urioste
Harold Schneider, Andrew Pfeffer, Michael Leone
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney J. Furie
Director
Harold Schneider
Producer
Frank J. Urioste
Editor
Chris Howell
Stunt Coordinator
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Charles Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Frank De Felitta
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Entity
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What is The Entity about?
A single mom is raped by an invisible force. Her psychiatrist believes the experience stems from childhood trauma, while she knows something supernatural is at play.
Who directed The Entity?
The Entity was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Who stars in The Entity?
The principal cast of The Entity includes Barbara Hershey, Ron Silver, David Labiosa, George Coe, Margaret Blye.
When was The Entity released and how long is it?
The Entity was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Entity?
The Entity had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $13.3M at the worldwide box office (1.48 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Entity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Entity was composed by Charles Bernstein.
Is The Entity based on a book or true story?
The Entity is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank De Felitta".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Entity?
The Entity holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).