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Writer (WGA):
Robert Resnikoff (written by)
Release Date:
6 April 1990 (USA)
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Tagline:
Satan has created the perfect killer. One who cannot be stopped. Be warned.
Plot:
A killer is given the gas chamber after committing several demonic murders. His spirit is released and given power by the Devil...
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Lou Diamond Philips vs. The Jersey Devil
(From Dread Central. 21 April 2009, 11:37 AM, PDT)
New Trilogy Picks Column! December 2008 Edition - "Happy Garbage Day"!
(From Icons of Fright. 30 December 2008, 9:34 PM, PST)
(From Dread Central. 21 April 2009, 11:37 AM, PDT)
New Trilogy Picks Column! December 2008 Edition - "Happy Garbage Day"!
(From Icons of Fright. 30 December 2008, 9:34 PM, PST)
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Could have been better
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lou Diamond Phillips | ... | Russell Logan | |
| Tracy Griffith | ... | Tess Seaton | |
| Jeff Kober | ... | Patrick Channing | |
| Mykelti Williamson | ... | Det. Oliver Franklin (as Mykel T. Williamson) | |
| Elizabeth Arlen | ... | Sister Marguerite | |
| Dennis Lipscomb | ... | Cmdr. Perkns | |
| Carmen Argenziano | ... | Lt. Grimes | |
| Julianna McCarthy | ... | Grandmother | |
| Nada Despotovich | ... | Bag Lady | |
| Sue Giosa | ... | Carmen | |
| Clayton Landey | ... | Mazza | |
| Hansford Rowe | ... | Father Brian | |
| Philip Abbott | ... | Cardinal | |
| David Gale | ... | Monsignor | |
| J. Patrick McNamara | ... | Priest |
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Also Known As:
Pentagram
Possessed (Philippines: English title) (reissue title)
Possessed by Evil (Philippines: English title) (reissue title)
Transit
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Possessed (Philippines: English title) (reissue title)
Possessed by Evil (Philippines: English title) (reissue title)
Transit
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98 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:16 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Australia:M |
France:-12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:18 |
USA:R (certificate #30253) |
West Germany:18
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Artist Nick Cave was considered for the bad guy/Patrick Nanning role. Cave, who was touring the US at the time, did audition for the role, but later said he was glad he had not been awarded the part.
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Errors in geography: Set in Los Angeles, yet Chicago's Sears Tower is visible in the background.
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Referenced in "Seinfeld: The Dog (#3.4)" (1991)
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After a long hunt Detective Russell Logan(Lou Diamond Phillips) finally catches the pentagram killer Patrick(Jeff Kober)
Logan watches as Patrick is executed at San Quentin.
finally the terror is over.
But the murders start up again and Logan is haunted by violent visions of Patrick.
Logan seeks the counsel of a psychic her name is Tess(Tracy Griffith)
Together they discover that Patrick is one of Satan's disciples and possesses The First Power the ability to inhabit the Bodies of others.
Logan must again try and stop the killer he doesn't know when he will strike or where and doesn't know who's body Patrick will be in next.
The First Power had great potential but never fully reaches it, it's also alot like Wes Craven's Shocker.
Writer/Director Robert Resnikoff failed to take the movie to the next level.
With that said i have to admit i did enjoy the movie, sure it was kind of cheesy but still fun to watch
And i am a huge fan of Lou Diamond Phillips
I give The First Power 6/10
Just don't expect too much and you won't be let down