Prince of Darkness
"Before man walked the earth...It slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening."
Originally released in 1987. Prince of Darkness is a horror film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, and Victor Wong Chi-Keung
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 23, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,114 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.2M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,182,492
Production Companies
- Alive Films
- Larry Franco Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Prince of Darkness released?
Prince of Darkness was released on October 23, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Prince of Darkness?
The main cast of Prince of Darkness includes Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Jameson Parker, Dennis Dun.
Is Prince of Darkness worth watching?
Prince of Darkness has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.