The Wraith (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Wraith is a 1986 action thriller directed by Mike Marvin, starring Charlie Sheen. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $3.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 39 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Mike Marvin
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wraith About?
The premise of The Wraith without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a group of childhood friends returns to their hometown, they inadvertently awaken a dark and sinister force connected to a decades-old tragedy. As a night of terrifying revelations unfolds, they must confront a cursed history that has haunted them for years. The friends find themselves in a desperate fight for survival, facing a terrifying threat that will test the bonds of their friendship and leave some vulnerable to a deadly fate.
The Wraith Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pantyhose
- invincible enemy
- supernatural power
- cult film
- killer car
- cult
- sunbathing
- nudity
- female nudity
- wraith
- gay slur
- carsploitation
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- arizona desert
- vendetta
- maniac
- motor vehicle
- vehicle
- two word title
- regeneration
- exploding car
- 1980s
- biker gang
- motorcycle gang
- superhero
- vengeful ghost
- revenge from beyond the grave
- revenge killing
- revenge killing spree
- bikini
- superhero horror
- burger stand
- punched in the face
- punk rocker
- superhero sci fi
- police
- death
- psychotronic film
- male rear nudity
- alien
- human alien conflict
- desert
- biker
- torch
- written by director
- police station
- car
- superhero action
- sex scene
- cigarette smoking
- f word
The Wraith Cast
Charlie Sheen stars in The Wraith. Directed by Mike Marvin.
- Director Mike Marvin
The Wraith Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wraith 39 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 39 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 64% User score
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The Wraith Plot Summary
What happens in The Wraith from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the barren town of Brooks, Arizona, Packard Walsh, the ruthless leader of a gang of car thieves, has established his reign through fear and manipulation, preying on those with valuable vehicles. His sinister pastime involves forcing victims into high-stakes races, where the winner walks away with the loser’s prized automobile. Among those ensnared by Packard is Keri Johnson, whom he regards as his personal possession. The loss of her boyfriend, Jamie Hankins, has left Keri haunted by gaps in her memory related to the unforgiving murder that stole him away.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wraith, scene by scene
The Wraith Box Office
The Wraith grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.5M
- US & Canada
- $3.5M
The Wraith Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Wraith ≣ 1986 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Wraith?
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 leads the gang of car thieves in the town of Brooks?
Cars in The Wraith
51 cars on screen, including the 1981 Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor and the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
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1981 Dodge M4S Turbo Interceptor Featured role -
1977 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Main role -
1984 Honda XL 350 R Main role -
1966 Plymouth Barracuda Main role
The Wraith Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Interceptor - Phantom der Ewigkeit” and “Tillbaka till verkligheten”.
- Also known as
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- Interceptor - Phantom der Ewigkeit
- Tillbaka till verkligheten
- A Aparição
- Turbo Interceptor
- El Espectro
- El ejecutor
- Interceptor
- A Ira
- Il replicante
- Phantom
- El aparecido
- Száguldó bosszú
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- Дух мщения
- Černý přízrak
- Призракът
- Tilbage Fra Virkeligheden
- Kosto rajan takaa
- Ο εκδικητής φάντασμα
- Widmo
- Utvara
- Дух помсти
- 라이더의 처형
- 処刑ライダー
- 幽灵赛车手
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The Wraith FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Wraith, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wraith?
The Wraith runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was The Wraith released?
The Wraith was released on November 21, 1986.
Who directed The Wraith?
The Wraith was directed by Mike Marvin.
More films by Mike Marvin Who is in the cast of The Wraith?
The Wraith stars Charlie Sheen.
How much did The Wraith make at the box office?
The Wraith grossed $3.5 million worldwide.
How is The Wraith rated?
The Wraith has 39 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does The Wraith have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wraith has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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