Prince of Darkness(1987)
“Before man walked the earth...It slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening.”
Overview
A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Alive Films
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Donald Pleasence
as Priest
Lisa Blount
as Catherine Danforth
Victor Wong
as Prof. Howard Birack
Jameson Parker
as Brian Marsh
Dennis Dun
as Walter
Susan Blanchard
as Kelly
Anne Marie Howard
as Susan Cabot
Ann Yen
as Lisa
Ken Wright
as Lomax
Dirk Blocker
as Mullins
Jessie Lawrence Ferguson
as Calder
Peter Jason
as Dr. Paul Leahy
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
Latin
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Alive Films • Larry Franco Productions
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Where can I watch Prince of Darkness?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Prince of Darkness (1987).
What is Prince of Darkness about?▼
A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.
Who directed Prince of Darkness?▼
Prince of Darkness was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1987. It is a horror film.
How long is Prince of Darkness?▼
Prince of Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Prince of Darkness?▼
The cast of Prince of Darkness includes Donald Pleasence as Priest, Lisa Blount as Catherine Danforth, Victor Wong as Prof. Howard Birack, Jameson Parker as Brian Marsh, Dennis Dun as Walter and more.
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