Time Walker (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1982, Time Walker is a horror and science fiction film directed by Tom Kennedy, running about 83 minutes. “For eons they traveled the galaxies. For centuries one was trapped in a Pharaoh's tomb. Now he is free.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From deep within the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, Professor Douglas McCadden ships the coffin of Ankh-Vanharis to the California Institute of Sciences where X-rays reveal five diamond-like crystals hidden within the coffin. Technician Peter Sharpe steals the crystals but doesn't notice that the powerful X-ray has revived a green fungus. When the coffin is opened at a university press conference, the reporters uncover more than they bargained for. The mummy has disappeared... and the Time Walker is alive again!
Who’s in it. Time Walker stars Ben Murphy as Prof. Douglas McCadden, Nina Axelrod as Susie Fuller, Kevin Brophy as Peter Sharpe and James Karen as Dr. Wendell J. Rossmore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Time Walker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Walker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time Walker tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time Walker (1982)?
- In US, Time Walker is available to stream on Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time Walker worth watching?
- Time Walker holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time Walker?
- Time Walker stars Ben Murphy, Nina Axelrod, Kevin Brophy, James Karen and Robert Random.
- When was Time Walker released?
- Time Walker was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.