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The Church

Original title: La chiesa
  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
8.2K
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The Church (1989)
Horror
An old Gothic cathedral built over a mass grave develops strange powers that trap a number of people inside with ghosts from a 12th Century massacre seeking to resurrect an ancient demon fro... Read allAn old Gothic cathedral built over a mass grave develops strange powers that 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.An old Gothic cathedral built over a mass grave develops strange powers that 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.
IMDb RATING
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8.2K
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    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(story)
    • Franco Ferrini(story)
    • Michele Soavi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Quarshie
    • Tomas Arana
    • Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
    • Michele Soavi
  • Writers
    • Dario Argento(story)
    • Franco Ferrini(story)
    • Michele Soavi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Quarshie
    • Tomas Arana
    • Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 91Critic reviews
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    Hugh Quarshie
    Hugh Quarshie
    • Father Gus
    Tomas Arana
    Tomas Arana
    • Evan
    Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
    Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
    • The Bishop
    • (as Feodor Chaliapin)
    Barbara Cupisti
    • Lisa
    Antonella Vitale
    • Bridal Model
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    Giovanni Lombardo Radice
    • Reverend
    Asia Argento
    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
    John Karlsen
    • Heinrich
    Katherine Bell Marjorie
    • Heinrich's Wife
    Riccardo Minervini
    • Schoolboy
    Enrico Osterman
    • The Torturer
      • Michele Soavi
    • Writers
      • Dario Argento(story) (screenplay)
      • Franco Ferrini(story) (screenplay)
      • Michele Soavi(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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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 want a horror movie to be shot there.
    • Goofs
      When Father Gus, as a recreational archer, is using a bow to shoot at a target, he is not wearing a wrist guard. This is a painful mistake even a beginner would only make once.
    • Quotes

      Hermann, the Sacristan: [to Lottie] Filthy liar! Here we'll wash your mouth out with soap, here!

      Lottie's Mother: Don't make me wait for those onions Hermann

    • Alternate versions
      All videos for The Church in the USA come in two formats: R Rated or Unrated/Uncut. There are mistakes on all boxes and tapes about the running times: All videotapes and boxes say 110 minute running time on the back cover and 102 minute running time on the cassette no matter if its the rated R version or the 110 minute unrated version. It will correctly state on the box & tape that it is rated or uncut/unrated.
    • Connections
      Featured in Dario Argento: Master of Horror (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      Floe
      Written by Philip Glass

      Performed by Martin Goldray

    User reviews106

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    8/10
    Very impressive horror film.
    "La Chiesa"/"The Church" is a great Gothic horror film made by Michele Soavi with wild usage of camera,very hypnotic Goblin soundtrack and overall creepy atmosphere.The film was written and produced by Dario Argento,so fans of Italian horror won't be disappointed.It starts out with incredible scene of massacre,where a crusading army kills all inhabitants of a small village.There is plenty of violence and the photography is absolutely stunning.Soavi uses the camera tricks only hinted at in his wonderful "Deliria"(1987).There are several amazing camera shots and the lighting is excellent.The film is visually striking and the gore effects are quite good.The sequences involving secret machinery built into the structure of the cathedral are especially well executed.A must-see for fans of Italian horror!
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    • Mar 20, 2004

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    • Release date
      • March 10, 1989 (Italy)
      • Italy
      • Italian
      • Hungarian
      • Latin
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    • Filming locations
      • Hamburg, Germany
    • Production companies
      • ADC Films
      • Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
      • Reteitalia
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 42 minutes
      • Mono

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