The Dark
"An alien mutilator stalks and kills human prey during the night."
Originally released in 1979. The Dark is a horror/science fiction film. directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
Starring William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, and Richard Jaeckel
Synopsis
At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (35 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Devane
as Roy Warner, aka Steve Dupree
Cathy Lee Crosby
as Zoe Owens
Richard Jaeckel
as Det. Dave Mooney
Keenan Wynn
as Sherman 'Sherm' Moss
Warren J. Kemmerling
as Police Captain Speer
Biff Elliot
as Detective Jack Bresler
Jacquelyn Hyde
as De Renzy
Casey Kasem
as Police Pathologist
Vivian Blaine
as Cortney Floyd
John Bloom
as The Dark
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Ventures International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dark about?
At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite ...
Who directed The Dark?
The Dark was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
How long is The Dark?
The Dark has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Dark released?
The Dark was released on April 27, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dark?
The main cast of The Dark includes William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel, Keenan Wynn, Warren J. Kemmerling.