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The Dark (1979)

Movie ★ 4.7 92 min

Horror Science Fiction

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.

John "Bud" Cardos Director Stanford Whitmore Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 1979
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0079027
Language
Studio
Film Ventures International

Themes

Cast

William Devane William Devane Roy Warner, aka Steve Dupree Cathy Lee Crosby Cathy Lee Crosby Zoe Owens Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel Det. Dave Mooney Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn Sherman 'Sherm' Moss Warren J. Kemmerling Warren J. Kemmerling Police Captain Speer Biff Elliot Biff Elliot Detective Jack Bresler Jacquelyn Hyde Jacquelyn Hyde De Renzy Casey Kasem Casey Kasem Police Pathologist Vivian Blaine Vivian Blaine Cortney Floyd John Bloom The Dark Bill Derringer Herman Burmeister (as William Derringer) Jay Lawrence Jim, the newscaster Russ Marin Russ Marin Dr. Baranowski Vernon Washington Henry Lydell John Dresden John Dresden Policeman Roberto Contreras Roberto Contreras Max William Lampley Young Man Jeffrey Reese Randy Morse

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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 their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.
Who directed The Dark?
The Dark was directed by John "Bud" Cardos.
Who stars in The Dark?
The Dark stars William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel, Keenan Wynn.
When was The Dark released?
The Dark is a 1979 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Dark?
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