Elliot Hopper (Bill Cosby) is a recently widowed father of three who has nearly bankrupted the family in attempts to save his lingering wife. Elliot is working on a business deal to get the family out of debt when he climbs into the taxicab of a maniacal Satanist.
So, IMDb has this at 4.3 and allegedly it was on many critics' "worst of" lists, with Roger Ebert really taking a dislike. Well, Mr. Ebert, I am sorry but you were wrong this time. This film is not only funny, but has become a cultural benchmark.
Yeah, it is far from perfect. The elder daughter is annoying... very annoying. But that Dana Ashbrook! And Jim Henson as a devil-worshiping cab driver? Priceless.
So, IMDb has this at 4.3 and allegedly it was on many critics' "worst of" lists, with Roger Ebert really taking a dislike. Well, Mr. Ebert, I am sorry but you were wrong this time. This film is not only funny, but has become a cultural benchmark.
Yeah, it is far from perfect. The elder daughter is annoying... very annoying. But that Dana Ashbrook! And Jim Henson as a devil-worshiping cab driver? Priceless.