The Dark (1979)
An alien mutilator stalks and kills human prey during the night.
At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.
Director: John "Bud" Cardos
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: April 27, 1979
Cast
- William Devane - Roy Warner, aka Steve Dupree
- Cathy Lee Crosby - Zoe Owens
- Richard Jaeckel - Det. Dave Mooney
- Keenan Wynn - Sherman 'Sherm' Moss
- Warren J. Kemmerling - Police Captain Speer
- Biff Elliot - Detective Jack Bresler
- Jacquelyn Hyde - De Renzy
- Casey Kasem - Police Pathologist
- Vivian Blaine - Cortney Floyd
- John Bloom - The Dark
Screenplay
Music: Roger Kellaway
Cinematography: John Arthur Morrill
Editing: Martin Dreffke
Production: Film Ventures International
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
police, alien, murder
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Dark about?
- At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.
- Who directed The Dark?
- The Dark was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
- Who stars in The Dark?
- The Dark stars William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel, Keenan Wynn, Warren J. Kemmerling, Biff Elliot.
- How long is The Dark?
- The Dark has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Dark?
- The Dark is a Horror, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Dark produced?
- The Dark was produced in United States of America.