A suburban housewife chokes to death and is brought back to life by a spell cast by her wacky sister.
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Lucy Chadman
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| Judith Ivey | ... |
Zelda
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| Gabriel Byrne | ... |
Kevin Scanlon
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| Corbin Bernsen | ... |
Jason Chadman
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| Sela Ward | ... |
Kim Lacey
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Junior Lacey
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Carrie Nye | ... |
Regina Holt
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Robert Lewis | ... |
Phineas Devereux
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| Madeleine Potter | ... |
Felicity Glick
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Thor Fields | ... |
Danny Chadman
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| John Cunningham | ... |
Bruce Holt
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I.M. Hobson | ... |
Butler
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Mary Fogarty | ... |
Maid
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| Tony Sirico | ... |
Tough Guy
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| Elkan Abramowitz | ... |
Burns
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Shirley Rich | ... |
Miss Tammy
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| Kaiulani Lee | ... |
Miss Lee
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| John Rothman | ... |
Bearded Man
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| Kate McGregor-Stewart | ... |
Reporter #1
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Reporter #2
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Royce Rich | ... |
Reporter #3
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| Chip Zien | ... |
Reporter #4
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Anna Marie Wieder | ... |
Reporter #5 / International News Reporter
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Robert Lempert | ... |
Reporter #6
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Susan Isaacs | ... |
Occultist #1
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Marcell Rosenblatt | ... |
Occultist #2
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| Catherine Tambini | ... |
Occultist #3
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| Everett Quinton | ... |
Occultist #4
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John Tillinger | ... |
T.V. Moderator
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Debra D. Stewart | ... |
E.R. Nurse
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| Patricia Gage | ... |
Bejewelled Woman
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Mary Armstrong | ... |
Financial Newscaster
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| Colin Fox | ... |
Clergyman
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Rose Indri | ... |
Plastic Surgery Patient
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Elyzebeth Chrystea | ... |
Lady at Party
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Suzanne Barnes | ... |
Jason's Nurse
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Karen Shallo | ... |
Wig-Pulling Woman
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Paul Royce | ... |
Hospital Bystander
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| Illeana Douglas | ... |
Mother in Park
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Esther Gordon | ... |
International News Reporter
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John J. Healey | ... |
International News Reporter
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Jo Jones | ... |
International News Reporter
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Craig Barnett | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Matthew Ramoundos | ... |
First Baby Under Closing Credits (uncredited)
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Annamarie Russo | ... |
Twin Baby #1 (uncredited)
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Ginamarie Russo | ... |
Twin Baby #2 (uncredited)
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| Ron Soffer | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Perry | ||
Written by
| Susan Isaacs | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| G. Mac Brown | ... | co-producer |
| Tom Folino | ... | co-producer (as Thomas Folino) |
| Salah M. Hassanein | ... | executive producer |
| Susan Isaacs | ... | co-producer |
| Martin Mickelson | ... | co-producer |
| Frank Perry | ... | producer |
Music by
| William Goldstein | ||
Cinematography by
| Jan Weincke | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Peter C. Frank | ||
| Trudy Ship | ||
Editorial Department
| Guy Barresi | ... | assistant editor |
| Lisa Bromwell | ... | apprentice editor |
| Farrel Levy | ... | associate editor |
| David Siegel | ... | assistant editor |
| Barbara Tulliver | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Donna Isaacson | ||
| John S. Lyons | ... | (as John Lyons) |
Production Design by
| Edward Pisoni | ||
Art Direction by
| William Barclay | ||
Set Decoration by
| Robert J. Franco | ||
Costume Design by
| Ruth Morley | ||
Makeup Department
| Kathryn Bihr | ... | makeup artist |
| William A. Farley | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Long (as Bill Farley) |
| James Sarzotti | ... | hair stylist |
| Mickey Scott | ... | makeup artist: Ms. Long |
Production Management
| G. Mac Brown | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Michael Ingber | ... | second assistant director |
| Joel Segal | ... | first assistant director (as Joel B. Segal) |
| Daniel Silverberg | ... | dga trainee |
| Stephen A. Glanzrock | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
| Timothy J. Lonsdale | ... | second second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Dimitri Apletchef | ... | assistant property master |
| Jeff Balsmeyer | ... | storyboard artist |
| Edward Garzero | ... | scenic chargeman |
| Joe Petruccio Jr. | ... | property master |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | set dresser / set props |
| Raymond M. Samitz | ... | construction coordinator |
| Catherine Tambini | ... | art department assistant |
| Anthony Baldasare | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Keith Wall | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gina Alfano | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gary Alper | ... | sound mixer |
| Kristine Bulakowski | ... | assistant adr editor |
| Louis Cerborino | ... | sound editor (as Lou Cerborino) |
| Randall Coleman | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marko A. Costanzo | ... | foley artist |
| Lee Dichter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Thomas A. Gulino | ... | sound editor |
| Hal Levinsohn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Marissa Littlefield | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Jane McCulley | ... | adr editor |
| Harry Peck Bolles | ... | sound editor |
| Mark Rathaus | ... | sound editor |
| Ahmad Shirazi | ... | assistant sound editor (as Maddy Shirazi) |
| Marissa Shirazi | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Dana Stefenson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Marc-Jon Sullivan | ... | boom operator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Maurizio Dotto | ... | second assistant camera |
| Steve Drellich | ... | first assistant camera |
| Edward Gold | ... | camera operator |
| Tom Kudlek | ... | dolly grip |
| John McElwain | ... | best boy grip (as John J. McElwain) / second grip (as John J. McElwain) |
| Craig Nelson | ... | gaffer |
| Steve Sands | ... | still photographer |
| Dustin Smith | ... | key grip |
| Owen Stephens | ... | rigging gaffer |
| Michael Trim | ... | best boy gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sandra Culotta | ... | costumes: Ms. Long |
| Jennifer Lan | ... | wardrobe |
| Jennifer Lax | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Barbara Palmer | ... | costumer: Ms. Long / dresser: Ms. Long |
| Lillian Pan | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Miriam Wong Tsao | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Miriam Wong) |
Location Management
| John J. Healey | ... | location manager |
| Annie Stewart | ... | location coordinator |
| Andrew D. Cooke | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ted Roberts | ... | music editor |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) / oboe soloist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Mamie Mitchell | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bill Curry Jr. | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Alexis Alexanian | ... | production assistant |
| Randall Balsmeyer | ... | title designer |
| Daniel Coss | ... | production assistant |
| Jane Freiman | ... | caterer / food consultant |
| Lynn Goldman | ... | production coordinator |
| Esther Gordon | ... | production assistant |
| Jo Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Sherri Kaiserman | ... | dog trainer |
| Molly Klein | ... | production assistant |
| Diane L. Langone | ... | assistant auditor / assistant production accountant |
| Heidi Leadman | ... | production assistant |
| Ann F. Markel | ... | production assistant |
| Blair Bellis Mohr | ... | production coordinator |
| Barbara Pflughaupt | ... | unit publicist |
| Tim Powers | ... | assistant to producers / production assistant |
| Ken Richardson | ... | assistant to producers / production assistant |
| Jane Rosenberg | ... | production assistant |
| Carrie Rudolf | ... | production assistant |
| Lucille Masone Smith | ... | production accountant |
| Debra Stewart | ... | medical advisor / medical consultant |
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot (uncredited) |
| Lisa S. Girolami | ... | associate production executive (uncredited) |
| David Mele | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Tim Sullivan | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures (presents)
- Silver Screen Partners III (in association with)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Bandai (1988) (Japan) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Buena Vista Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Touchstone Home Video (United States) (laserdisc)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- J.G. Films (negative cutting)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Gone today. Here tomorrow. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,712,892, 08 Nov 1987 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was Gabriel Byrne's first American film. He later claimed that the experience had almost made him give up acting. See more » |
| Goofs | At 44:12, as Lucy and Jason approach the railing, a hand appears in the upper left corner for six frames. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Made in Heaven/Less Than Zero/Hello Again/Russkies/Hiding Out (1987). See more » |
| Quotes |
Kevin Scanlon:
Are you trying to get me to fall in love with the dog... and then with you? See more » |