His high school teacher issues an ultimatum: turn in a science project or flunk. So Mike Harlan scavenges a military base's junk pile for a suitable gizmo. He finds one... and unwittingly unleashes the awesome power and energy of the unknown. Twisted dimensions. Time warps. A fantastic realm where the past, present, and future collide in a whirling vortex of startling adventure and superlative special effects.

John Stockwell
Michael Harlan

Danielle von Zerneck
Ellie Sawyer

Fisher Stevens
Vince Latello

Raphael Sbarge
Sherman

Richard Masur
Detective Isadore Nulty

Barry Corbin
Lew Harlan

Ann Wedgeworth
Dolores

Dennis Hopper
Bob Roberts
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August 9, 1985
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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