Alone in the Dark
"When the lights go out, the terror begins."
Originally released in 1982. Alone in the Dark is a horror/thriller film. directed by Jack Sholder.
Starring Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, and Martin Landau
Synopsis
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 12, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (160 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jack Palance
as Frank Hawkes
Donald Pleasence
as Leo Bain
Martin Landau
as Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff
Dwight Schultz
as Dan Potter
Erland van Lidth
as Ronald "Fatty" Elster
Deborah Hedwall
as Nell Potter
Lee Taylor-Allan
as Toni Potter
Phillip Clark
as Tom Smith / Skaggs
Elizabeth Ward
as Lyla Potter
Brent Jennings
as Ray Curtis
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Masada Productions
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alone in the Dark about?
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Who directed Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark was directed by Jack Sholder.
How long is Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Alone in the Dark released?
Alone in the Dark was released on November 12, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Alone in the Dark?
The main cast of Alone in the Dark includes Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau, Dwight Schultz, Erland van Lidth.
Is Alone in the Dark worth watching?
Alone in the Dark has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 160 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.