The Runestone

The Runestone (1991)

  • 26% of users liked it
    (133 ratings)

When an archaeologist uncovers an ancient Norse power stone, he returns with it to his New York City home. Too bad for the relic-digger, because it's not long before an evil spirit is projected from the stone into the archaeologist, turning him into a hairy beast. And too bad for the people of NYC,… More

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R, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By
Willard Carroll
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure, Horror, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1991 Wide
On DVD
Feb 26, 1992
Live Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times

    For all its pretensions, "The Runestone" is just another routine horror picture featuring a big hairy monster on the loose.

  • , TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Quite a pleasant surprise, a deft and intriguing low-budget horror item that deserved much better handling than it received.

  • Mark R. Leeper, rec.arts.movies.reviews

    This is not a great film, but it is certainly a fun film. Great for a Friday night watch after a hard week.

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