Reception
The film received mixed critical reaction, with 14 positive reviews out of 29 tallied by Rotten Tomatoes for a score of 48%. Over the years however, much like the previous two installments of Carpenter's "Apocalypse Trilogy" (The Thing, Prince of Darkness) the film has acquired a cult following.
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