Trancers
“His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in the 20th Century.”
Synopsis
Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.
Part of the Trancers Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Noir Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-04
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Tim Thomerson
Trooper Jack Deth
Helen Hunt
Leena
Biff Manard
Hap Ashby
Michael Stefani
Martin Whistler / Detective Weisling
Art LaFleur
McNulty
Telma Hopkins
Ruth Raines
Richard Herd
Chairman Spencer
Anne Seymour
Chairman Ashe
Miguel Fernandes
Officer Lopez
Pete Schrum
Santa Claus
Barbara Perry
Mrs. Santa Claus
Brad Logan
Bull
Minnie Summers Lindsey
Mom
Richard Erdman
Drunken Wise Man
Wiley Harker
Dapper Old Man
Alyson Croft
Baby McNulty
Michael McGrady
Chris Lavery
Ed McClarty
Jerry the Punk
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 18, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Band
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
- Original Score
- Phil Davies, Mark Ryder
- Original Title
- Trancers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures, Lexyn Productions, Charles Band Productions, Altar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Band
Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo
Phil Davies, Mark Ryder
Mac Ahlberg
Ted Nicolaou
Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Nicolaou
Editor
Phil Davies
Original Music Composer
Charles Band
Director
Mark Ryder
Original Music Composer
Danny Bilson
Writer
Charles Band
Producer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Jeff Staggs
Production Design
Paul De Meo
Writer
Jill M. Ohanneson
Costume Design
Dan Bradley
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Trancers.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Trancers.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
Movies Watched
Movie Watched List
Movie Night Bingo
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Zombie
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
HORROR COLLECTIONS, ANTHOLOGIES, SEQUALS. PREQUELS, REMAKES & SPIN-OFFS
Similar Titles to Trancers
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
6.5
8.0
6.1
7.7
8.2
6.8
6.4
5.5
6.5
6.2
6.0
6.7
7.2
6.7
6.0
4.1
6.4
6.1
More Like Trancers
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trancers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trancers about?
Angel City trooper Jack Deth is sent back in time from 2247 to 1985 L.A. to inhabit the body of his ancestor. Deth's assignment is to find his archenemy, Whistler, who turns people into zombies, before the fiend is able to kill all the ancestors of the future's governing council.
Who directed Trancers?
Trancers was directed by Charles Band.
Who stars in Trancers?
The principal cast of Trancers includes Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt, Biff Manard, Michael Stefani, Art LaFleur.
When was Trancers released and how long is it?
Trancers was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Trancers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trancers was composed by Phil Davies, Mark Ryder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trancers?
Trancers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).