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Face of Darkness

  • 19761976
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
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Face of Darkness (1976)
  • Horror
An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
20
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ian F.H. Lloyd
  • Writer
    • Ian F.H. Lloyd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lennard Pearce
    • John Bennett
    • David Allister
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ian F.H. Lloyd
  • Writer
    • Ian F.H. Lloyd(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Lennard Pearce
    • John Bennett
    • David Allister
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    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Lennard Pearce in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and Lennard Pearce in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and Lennard Pearce in Face of Darkness (1976)
    Lennard Pearce in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and John Bennett in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and John Bennett in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and John Bennett in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and John Bennett in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and Roger Bizley in Face of Darkness (1976)
    David Allister and John Bennett in Face of Darkness (1976)

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    Lennard Pearce
    Lennard Pearce
    • Edward Langdonas Edward Langdon
    John Bennett
    John Bennett
    • Inquisitoras Inquisitor…
    David Allister
    • The Undeadas The Undead
    Gwyneth Powell
    Gwyneth Powell
    • Eileenas Eileen
    Roger Bizley
    • Peasantas Peasant…
    Jonathan Elsom
    • Philipas Philip
    Susan Banahan
    • Angieas Angie
    • Director
      • Ian F.H. Lloyd
    • Writer
      • Ian F.H. Lloyd(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    An MP arranges a bomb in a school playground as a pretext to bring back the death penalty.
    • death
    • politician
    • death penalty
    • bomb
    • zombie
    • 1 more
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    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    User reviews1

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Disregarded, intelligent low-budget British Horror.
    The politician Langdon, played by Lennard Pearce ('Grandad' from 'Only Fools and Horses'), whose petulant face is well suited to the role, plans to commandeer a zombie, instruct it to bomb a school, manipulate the outrage, reinstate capital punishment and thus avenge his wife's murder. Perhaps not surprisingly, eldritch scenes ensue... Using an antique map and ancient text, Langdon locates and disinters the wooded unmarked grave of a medieval heretic. He then administers 'the kiss of life' to his subject in a very unsettling sequence. Later, his charge appears in Battersea, dapper in white polo neck and occult medallion, to perform a sinister and charming mime for the children...

    The scenes during which David Allister (cast as 'The Undead') is psycho-analysed are a little too long, although not without humour. Some more time could have been taken with the editing, perhaps. The pure illogicality is very appealing.

    Although this film is very far from being a run of the mill 'b movie', it came into the category of 'quota quickie' upon release mainly because of the running time, and was released as part of a double-bill with the Canadian film 'Death Weekend'.

    Lovingly made in and around London,with vivid outdoor photography (maybe a necessity given the budget, but nonetheless beautiful), and a subtle, understated score by Martin Jacklin. This unusual and atmospheric film deserves to be made available.
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    • chaplinpadua
    • Mar 10, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1976 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Face of Darkness
    • Production company
      • Cromdale Films
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    • Runtime
      58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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