MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1987 โบ Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness (1987)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Donald Pleasenceas Priest
Lisa Blountas Catherine Danforth
Victor Wongas Prof. Howard Birack
Jameson Parkeras Brian Marsh
Dennis Dunas Walter
Susan Blanchardas Kelly
Anne Marie Howardas Susan Cabot
Ann Yenas Lisa
Ken Wrightas Lomax
Dirk Blockeras Mullins
Jessie Lawrence Fergusonas Calder
Peter Jasonas Dr. Paul Leahy
Robert Grasmereas Frank Wyndham
Thom Brayas Etchinson
Facts
| Release date | October 23, 1987 |
| Runtime | 102 min (1h 42m) โ about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Horror |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Box office | $14,182,492 (4.7ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0093777 |
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Questions
How long is Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Prince of Darkness worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,198 votes, which places it #34 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 44%) and #279 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in Prince of Darkness?
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.
What is Prince of Darkness rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Prince of Darkness?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26933.