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.

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Directed by John Carpenter
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October 2022
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’80s Horror
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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Carpenter

Writer

John Carpenter

CinematographerGary B. Kibbe

ComposerJohn Carpenter, Alan Howarth

EditorSteve Mirkovich

ProducerLarry Franco

Cast

Donald Pleasenceas Priest

Lisa Blountas Catherine Danforth

Victor Wong Chi-Keungas 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

Joanna Merlinas Bag Lady

Alice Cooperas Street Schizo

Betty Rameyas Nun

Double Feature

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