In the Mouth of Madness
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Synopsis
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
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Top Cast
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Sam Neill
John Trent
Julie Carmen
Linda Styles
Jürgen Prochnow
Sutter Cane
David Warner
Dr. Wrenn
John Glover
Saperstein
Bernie Casey
Robinson
Peter Jason
Mr. Paul
Charlton Heston
Jackson Harglow
Frances Bay
Mrs. Pickman
Wilhelm von Homburg
Simon
Kevin Rushton
Guard #1
Gene Mack
Guard #2
Conrad Bergschneider
Axe Maniac
Marvin Scott
Reporter
Katherine Ashby
Receptionist
Ben Gilbert
Young Teen
Dennis O'Connor
Cop
Paul Brogren
Scrawny Teen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasy Filmfest
Festival / Special Debut
February 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 1995
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.12x
+$947K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael De Luca
- Original Score
- John Carpenter, Jim Lang
- Original Title
- In the Mouth of Madness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.9M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carpenter
Michael De Luca
John Carpenter, Jim Lang
Gary B. Kibbe
Edward A. Warschilka
Sandy King, Michael De Luca
Department Leadership Roster
Michael De Luca
Screenplay
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Jim Lang
Original Music Composer
Sandy King
Producer
Gary B. Kibbe
Director of Photography
John Carpenter
Director
Edward A. Warschilka
Editor
Robin Michel Bush
Costume Design
Jeff Ginn
Production Design
Jeff Imada
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 In the Mouth of Madness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In the Mouth of Madness about?
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
Who directed In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in In the Mouth of Madness?
The principal cast of In the Mouth of Madness includes Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, David Warner, John Glover.
When was In the Mouth of Madness released and how long is it?
In the Mouth of Madness was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $8.9M at the worldwide box office (1.12 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for In the Mouth of Madness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Mouth of Madness was composed by John Carpenter, Jim Lang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for In the Mouth of Madness?
In the Mouth of Madness 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.).