Prince of Darkness

"Before man walked the earth...It slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening."

Oct 23 1987 R 1h 42m
Horror

A group of graduate students and scientists uncover an ancient canister in an abandoned church, but when they open it, they inadvertently unleash a strange liquid and an evil force on all of humanity.

Plot

A sinister secret has been kept in the basement of an abandoned Los Angeles church for many years. With the death of a priest belonging to a mysterious sect, another priest opens the door to the basement and discovers a vat containing a green liquid. The priest contacts a group of physics graduate students to investigate it. Unfortunately, they discover that the liquid contains the essence of Satan himself, and they also discover that he will release HIS father - an all-powerful Anti-God! The liquid later comes to life itself, turning some of the students into zombies as the Devil comes forward to release his father. Will these students be able to stop him?

Written by

John Carpenter

Directed by

John Carpenter

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Carolco Pictures, Larry Franco Productions, Alive Films, Universal Pictures

Languages

English, Latin

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
55,145
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
50
Popularity
NA