Alone in the Dark(1982)
“When the lights go out, the terror begins.”
Overview
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Director
Jack Sholder
Studio
Masada Productions
Budget
$1M
Cast
Jack Palance
as Frank Hawkes
Donald Pleasence
as Leo Bain
Martin Landau
as Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff
Dwight Schultz
as Dan Potter
Erland van Lidth
as Ronald "Fatty" Elster
Deborah Hedwall
as Nell Potter
Lee Taylor-Allan
as Toni Potter
Phillip Clark
as Tom Smith / Skaggs
Elizabeth Ward
as Lyla Potter
Brent Jennings
as Ray Curtis
Gordon Watkins
as Detective Burnett
Carol Levy
as Bunky
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$1M
Production Companies
Masada Productions • New Line Cinema
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Where can I watch Alone in the Dark?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Alone in the Dark (1982).
What is Alone in the Dark about?▼
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Who directed Alone in the Dark?▼
Alone in the Dark was directed by Jack Sholder and released in 1982. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Alone in the Dark?▼
Alone in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Alone in the Dark?▼
The cast of Alone in the Dark includes Jack Palance as Frank Hawkes, Donald Pleasence as Leo Bain, Martin Landau as Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff, Dwight Schultz as Dan Potter, Erland van Lidth as Ronald "Fatty" Elster and more.
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