Impulse(1984)
The madness inside us all.
Impulse Synopsis
After a small earthquake in a tiny, quiet town, local citizens start to exhibit bizarre, violent and self-destructive behaviour.
Impulse (1984) is a horror, mystery, science fiction and thriller film directed by Graham Baker, released on September 28, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Tim Matheson, Meg Tilly, Hume Cronyn and John Karlen. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Graham Baker
- Writers:
- Nicholas Kazan, Don Carlos Dunaway
- Producers:
- Tim Zinnemann
- Cinematographer:
- Thomas Del Ruth
- Production:
- ABC Motion Pictures, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,773,433
- Status:
- Released
Impulse (1984) Trailer
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Impulse Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tim Matheson
as Stuart
Meg Tilly
as Jennifer
Hume Cronyn
as Dr. Carr
John Karlen
as Bob Russell
Bill Paxton
as Eddie
- Amy Stryker
Amy Stryker
as Margo
Claude Earl Jones
as Sheriff
- Robert Wightman
Robert Wightman
as Howard
- Lorinne Vozoff
Lorinne Vozoff
as Mrs. Russell
Peter Jason
as Man in Truck
- Jack T. Collis
Jack T. Collis
as Mr. Arson
- Chuck Dorsett
Chuck Dorsett
as Reverend
Key crew
Directed by Graham Baker, written by Nicholas Kazan and Don Carlos Dunaway, produced by Tim Zinnemann.
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Impulse Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 54 ratings.
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Impulse – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Impulse online?
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Who stars in Impulse?
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The main cast of Impulse (1984) includes Tim Matheson, Meg Tilly, Hume Cronyn, John Karlen and Bill Paxton. The film was directed by Graham Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Impulse released?
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Impulse was released on September 28, 1984 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Impulse worth watching?
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Impulse (1984) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Impulse?
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