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The Power

  • 19841984
  • RR
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
601
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The Power (1984)
A few people come into possession of an ancient Aztec doll. However, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes over their bodi
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A few people come into possession of an ancient Aztec doll. However, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes over their bodies.A few people come into possession of an ancient Aztec doll. However, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes over their bodies.A few people come into possession of an ancient Aztec doll. However, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes over their bodies.
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
601
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Stephen Carpenter
    • Jeffrey Obrow
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Obrow(story)
    • Stephen Carpenter(story)
    • John Penney(story)
  • Stars
    • Suzy Stokey
    • Warren Lincoln
    • Lisa Erickson
  • Directors
    • Stephen Carpenter
    • Jeffrey Obrow
  • Writers
    • Jeffrey Obrow(story)
    • Stephen Carpenter(story)
    • John Penney(story)
  • Stars
    • Suzy Stokey
    • Warren Lincoln
    • Lisa Erickson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 23User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Top cast

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    Suzy Stokey
    Suzy Stokey
    • Sandy
    • (as Susan Stokey)
    Warren Lincoln
    • Jerry
    Lisa Erickson
    • Julie
    Chad Cowgill
    Chad Cowgill
    • Tommy
    • (as Chad Christian)
    Ben Gilbert
    • Matt
    J. Dinan Myrtetus
    • Francis Lott
    Stan Weston
    • Professor Wilson
    Chris Morrill
    • Ron Prince
    Rod Mays
    • Lee McKennah
    Alice Champlin
    • Roxanne
    Juan del Valle
    • Jeep Driver
    Gabe Cohen
    • Marty
    Jacqueline Cowgill
    Jacqueline Cowgill
    • Mrs. Lawrence
    • (as Jackie Cowgill)
    James Gilchrist
    • Bill Hopkins
    Brian Grayson
    • Mark
    Ted Novack
    • Rick
    Jay Fisher
    • Raphael
    Costy Basile
    • Jorge
    • Directors
      • Stephen Carpenter
      • Jeffrey Obrow
    • Writers
      • Jeffrey Obrow(story) (screenplay)
      • Stephen Carpenter(story) (screenplay)
      • John Penney(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Riffed by Rifftrax (Michael J. Nelson, Bill Corbett, and Kevin Murphy).
    • Goofs
      When Sandy leaves her bedroom (after having a nightmare), a man with a beard can be seen in the mirror on the door.
    • Connections
      Featured in Katarina's Nightmare Theater: The Power (2014)

    User reviews23

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    5/10
    Acceptable horror film.
    If you remember liking the "Friday the 13th" TV series, with its basic concept of inanimate objects possessing the souls of their unsuspecting owners and eventually causing death and destruction, then this movie - about a creepy small Aztec idol - may be enjoyable for you. The special effects are not bad, considering the budgetary constraints, and there is also a pretty good shock ending. The problem is that you get to see the idol's power in the first few minutes, so you have to wait for the characters to find out (and argue about) what you already know. And some of the acting is pretty amateurish, too. (**)
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    5
    • gridoon
    • Nov 9, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Intruder
    • Filming locations
      • Redondo Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Ventures International (FVI)
      • Jeff Obrow Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $929,162
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $929,162
      • Jan 22, 1984
    • Gross worldwide
      • $929,162
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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