The Church (1989)

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102 min - Horror - 10 March 1989 (Italy)

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An old Gothic cathedral, built over a mass grave, develops strange powers which trap a number of people inside with ghosts from a 12th Century massacre seeking to resurrect an ancient demon from the bowels of the Earth.

Director:

Michele Soavi

Writers:

Dario Argento (story), Nick Alexander (dialogue: English version), and 6 more credits »

Stars:

Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana and Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Hugh Quarshie	...	Father Gus
	Tomas Arana	...	Evan
	Feodor Chaliapin Jr.	...	The Bishop (as Feodor Chaliapin)
	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	...	Lottie's Mother
	Olivia Cupisti	...	Mira
	Gianfranco De Grassi	...	The Accuser
	Claire Hardwick	...	Joanna
	Lars Jorgenson	...	Bruno
	John Karlsen	...	Heinrich

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Storyline

A church is built during medieval times on top of a pile of dead bodies that were considered possessed. Hundreds of years later a young librarian unleashes the evil within, by removing a rock in the catacombs. Series of events occur meanwhile, everybody just does not seem to be the same. Father Gus is the only one not possessed, he must save the city from becoming a pandemonium, he must find the ancient secret of the church so it can crumble to pieces. Written by Nebiros <nebiros@informador.com.mx>

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In this unholy sanctuary you haven't got a prayer ... See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian | Hungarian (some dialogue) | Latin (only a few words)

Release Date:

10 March 1989 (Italy) See more »

Also Known As:

Cathedral of Demons See more »

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

ADC Films, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Reteitalia See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min | USA: 98 min (R-rated version)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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Trivia

Originally, Soavi and Argento wanted to shoot the movie in the Lorenzkirche of Nuremberg (Germany), and even did some test shots there. However, it was abandoned because the town of Nuremberg didn't wanted a horror movie to be shot there. See more »

Quotes

Bridal Model: Why isn't anybody doing anything to get me out of here?
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Connections

Featured in Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991) See more »

Soundtracks

"Floe"
Written by Philip Glass
Performed by Martin Goldray See more »