The Dark (1979)
Someone, or something, is on an indiscriminate killing and mutilation spree during night-time. Frustrated by the clueless police, the father of the first victim is looking for answers, no matter how far fetched they are.
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Roy Warner -
Zoe Owens -
Det. Dave Mooney -
Sherman 'Sherm' Moss -
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Detective Jack Bresler -
De Renzy -
Police Pathologist -
Courtney Floyd -
The Dark -
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Jim Hampton
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Dr. Baranowski
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Henry Lydell -
Policeman
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Directors:
John 'Bud' Cardos , Tobe HooperWriter:
Stanford WhitmoreAll Cast & Crew
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1 nomination.Reviews & Commentary
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Director John 'Bud' Cardos replaced Tobe Hooper during production.
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Police Captain Speer:
Zombie? Mangler? Now, I don't wanna hear those two words again!
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Genres
Horror | Sci-Fi | ThrillerDetails
Release Date:
27 April 1979Language
English
Country of Origin
USABox Office
Budget:
$2,700,000 (estimated)User Polls
Tobe Hooper's Scariest Horror Film
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