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The Dark (1979)

R 92 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   27 April 1979 (USA)
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An alien mutilator stalks and kills human prey during the night.

Director:

John 'Bud' Cardos, and 1 more credit »

Writer:

Stanford Whitmore

Stars:

William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby and Richard Jaeckel
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
William Devane ...
Roy Warner / Steve Dupree
Cathy Lee Crosby ...
Zoe Owens
Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel ...
Det. Dave Mooney
Keenan Wynn ...
Sherman 'Sherm' Moss
Warren J. Kemmerling Warren J. Kemmerling ...
Police Captain Speer (as Warren Kemmerling)
Biff Elliot ...
Detective Jack Bresler
Jacquelyn Hyde Jacquelyn Hyde ...
De Renzy
Casey Kasem ...
Police Pathologist
Vivian Blaine ...
Courtney Floyd
John Bloom John Bloom ...
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Bill Derringer Bill Derringer ...
Herman Burmeister (as William Derringer)
Jay Lawrence Jay Lawrence ...
Jim Hampton
Russ Marin Russ Marin ...
Dr. Baranowski
Vernon Washington Vernon Washington ...
Henry Lydell
Mel Anderson Mel Anderson ...
Policeman
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Storyline

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. Written by Jeremy Lunt <durlinlunt@acadia.net>  

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Alien | Laser Beam | Police | City | Murder  | See more »

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After fear...beyond terror...there is THE DARK! See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Mutilator See more »

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Ventures International (FVI) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Director John 'Bud' Cardos replaced Tobe Hooper during production. See more »

Quotes

Zoe Owens: And I am sorry I did'nt get your name?
Detective Dave Mooney: This channel sucks!
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Referenced in 976-EVIL (1988) See more »