In the Mouth of Madness

15+
1h 35m
1995
7.2 /10 (1,796)

Lived any good books lately?

Overview

An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1995-02-03

Top Billed Cast

Sam Neill

John Trent

Julie Carmen

Linda Styles

Jürgen Prochnow

Sutter Cane

David Warner

Dr. Wrenn

John Glover

Saperstein

Bernie Casey

Robinson

Peter Jason

Mr. Paul

Charlton Heston

Jackson Harglow

Frances Bay

Mrs. Pickman

Wilhelm von Homburg

Simon

Kevin Rushton

Guard #1

Gene Mack

Guard #2

Conrad Bergschneider

Axe Maniac

Marvin Scott

Reporter

Katherine Ashby

Receptionist

Ben Gilbert

Young Teen

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