The Church (1989)
The Eleventh Commandment.
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
Director: Michele Soavi
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: March 10, 1989
Cast
- Hugh Quarshie - Father Gus
- Tomas Arana - Evan
- Feodor Chaliapin Jr. - The Bishop
- Barbara Cupisti - Lisa
- Antonella Vitale - Bridal Model
- Giovanni Lombardo Radice - Reverend
- Asia Argento - Lotte
- Roberto Caruso - Freddie
- Roberto Corbiletto - Hermann, the Sacristan
- Alina De Simone - Lotte's Mother
Screenplay
- Dario Argento (Story)
- Michele Soavi (Screenplay)
- Franco Ferrini (Screenplay)
- Dario Argento (Screenplay)
- Franco Ferrini (Story)
Cinematography: Renato Tafuri
Editing: Franco Fraticelli
Production: Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, ADC Films
Country: Italy
Language: Magyar, Italiano, Latin, English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: it
Themes
Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers
Keywords
massacre, church, demon, demonic possession
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Church about?
- In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
- Who directed The Church?
- The Church was directed by Michele Soavi.
- Who stars in The Church?
- The Church stars Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti, Antonella Vitale, Giovanni Lombardo Radice.
- How long is The Church?
- The Church has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Church?
- The Church is a Horror film.
- What is the budget of The Church?
- The Church had a budget of $4M.
- Where was The Church produced?
- The Church was produced in Italy.
- What are the themes of The Church?
- The themes of The Church include: Supernatural Horror and Terror, Demonic Possession and Occult Events, Satanic Exorcism and Dark Deliverance, Supernatural Horror and Terror, Bloody Slasher Horror and Masked Killers.