Popcorn (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Popcorn is a 1991 comedy horror film directed by Alan Ormsby, starring Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace and Derek Rydall. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $4.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10. Stream it on Night Flight Plus.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Alan Ormsby
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cineplex Odeon Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Popcorn About?
The premise of Popcorn without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lonely man tries to win the affections of a woman he admires by accepting a job at a peculiar cinema. As he settles into his new role, he discovers that the cinema holds more than just old movies; unsettling and unexpected events begin to unfold, blurring the line between reality and illusion. He must confront the strange occurrences and the eccentric characters who inhabit the building, all while hoping to achieve his romantic goal.
Popcorn Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- weird
- dark humor
- slasher
- supernatural serial killer
- child in jeopardy
- co ed
- slasher comedy
- horror comedy
- self referential humor
- movie within a movie
- movie theater
- struggling business
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- disabled character
- man in a wheelchair
- disabled protagonist
- protagonist in a wheelchair
- film student
- slasher movie
- slasher horror
- college
- killer
- reggae music
- wheelchair
- abandoned theater
- killing spree
- psychopathic killer
- serial killer
- electrocution
- brother sister relationship
- impaled to death
- giant mosquito
- supernatural power
- mysterious telephone call
- anonymous telephone call
- threatening telephone call
- mother daughter relationship
- popcorn machine
- film festival
Where to Watch Popcorn
Stream it on Night Flight Plus. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Popcorn Cast
Jill Schoelen leads the cast, with Dee Wallace and Derek Rydall. Directed by Alan Ormsby; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Alan Ormsby
Also Starring in Popcorn
· 6 morePopcorn Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Popcorn 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 57% User score
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Popcorn Plot Summary
What happens in Popcorn from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Maggie, portrayed by Jill Schoelen, experiences terrifying nightmares about a mysterious man and confides in her friend Suzanne, played by Dee Wallace. As Suzanne immerses herself in writing a screenplay centered on a girl named Sarah, she finds it increasingly difficult to attend to Mark, portrayed by Derek Rydall, who is seeking her attention. Mr. Davis (Tony Roberts) is set to uncover his students’ film project featuring a trio of Z-series films filled with unexpected twists. The eager students—including Tina (Freddie Simpson), the wheelchair-using Bud (Malcolm Danare), Leon (Elliott Hurst), Joanie (Ivette Soler), Cheryl (Kelly Jo Minter), and Toby (Tom Villard)—all rally around this exciting endeavor.
Full summary
The whole story of Popcorn, scene by scene
Popcorn Box Office
Popcorn grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.2M
- US & Canada
- $4.2M
Popcorn Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer US Original Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Popcorn?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is haunted by recurring nightmares in the film?
Popcorn Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Skinner ...lebend gehäutet” and “Phantom of the Cinema - Cineman kummitus”.
- Also known as
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- Skinner ...lebend gehäutet
- Phantom of the Cinema - Cineman kummitus
- Воздушная кукуруза
- O Fantasma do Cinema
- Попкорн
- 팝콘
- Popkorn
- 魔幻爆米花
- Popcorn - O Pesadelo Está de Volta
- ポップコーン
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Popcorn FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Popcorn, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Popcorn?
Popcorn runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Popcorn released?
Popcorn was released on February 1, 1991.
Who directed Popcorn?
Popcorn was directed by Alan Ormsby.
More films by Alan Ormsby Who is in the cast of Popcorn?
Popcorn stars Jill Schoelen, Dee Wallace and Derek Rydall, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Popcorn?
In the US, Popcorn is streaming on Night Flight Plus (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Popcorn make at the box office?
Popcorn grossed $4.2 million worldwide.
How is Popcorn rated?
Popcorn has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 51 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Popcorn have a post-credit scene?
No. Popcorn has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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