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Lifeforce

1985Movie1 h 42 minR

56
DecentGoodWatch score

An explicitly sexual, grotesque horror movie about the future.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

In the blink of an eye, the terror begins.

A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, commencing an apocalyptic descent into chaos.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Space Vampires
  • 80s Cult Classic
  • Body Horror
  • Cosmic Threat
  • Erotic Thriller Elements
  • Uncanny & Disturbing
  • London Apocalypse
  • Over-the-Top Effects

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Tobe Hooper

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 21, 1985 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
June 21, 1985
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lifeforce?"

Questions about Lifeforce

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lifeforce worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 50).

Will Lifeforce scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Is Lifeforce plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Lifeforce a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.