Prince of Darkness (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Prince of Darkness is a 1987 horror film directed by John Carpenter, starring Lisa Blount and Donald Pleasence. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $14.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 50 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Prince of Darkness About?
The premise of Prince of Darkness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A priest unearths a mysterious, otherworldly substance within the basement of a church. Soon, a group of scholars and scientists investigating the find become victims of a terrifying demonic force. As the substance spreads, it corrupts their minds, transforming them into violent killers. One student is possessed and becomes the embodiment of Satan, threatening widespread chaos and destruction.
Prince of Darkness Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- shared vision
- lovecraftian
- lovecraftian horror
- reference to schrodinger's cat
- subliminal message
- nun
- priest
- cartoon on tv
- defenestration
- reference to schroedinger's cat
- quantum mechanics
- university professor
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- malevolent entity
- dream sequence
- nightmare sequence
- lovecraftian monster
- abandoned church
- stabbed through the chest
- stabbed with scissors
- reference to satan
- reference to the mona lisa
- religion versus science
- satanic cult
- diary
- professor
- insect
- attempted suicide
- barricade
- ant
- axe
- mirror
- portal
- cliffhanger
- cliffhanger ending
- second part
- ambiguous ending
- tracking shot
- reference to god
- reference to jesus christ
- philosophical conversation
- university student
- violence
- scientific experiment
- partial eclipse
- reference to john wyndham
- church
- asian american
- tachyon
- tachyonics
- redhead
Prince of Darkness Cast
Lisa Blount leads the cast, with Donald Pleasence. Directed by John Carpenter.
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Director John Carpenter
Prince of Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Prince of Darkness 50 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 50 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 68% User score
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Prince of Darkness Plot Summary
What happens in Prince of Darkness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the esteemed Professor Howard Birack (Howard Birack) and his students embark on their journey to the ancient Saint Goddard’s monastery, they are welcomed by a Catholic priest eager to divulge secrets hidden within the walls. This sacred place is home to the Brotherhood of Sleep, a mysterious order that shares knowledge through the realm of dreams. They request assistance in understanding a cryptic cylinder, which contains a swirling green liquid that appears to harbor mysterious powers.
Full summary
The whole story of Prince of Darkness, scene by scene
Prince of Darkness Box Office
Prince of Darkness grossed $14.2 million worldwide. $14.2 million came from the US and Canada and $87 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.2M
- US & Canada
- $14.2M
- International
- $87
Prince of Darkness Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Prince Of Darkness ≣ 1987 ≣ Trailer
- Trailer "Prince Of Darkness" movie trailer [1987]
- Featurette Ti West on PRINCE OF DARKNESS
How Well Do You Know Prince of Darkness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the primary focus of Professor Howard Birack and his students at the monastery?
Cars in Prince of Darkness
9 cars on screen, including the 1981 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 1983 Ford Club Wagon.
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1983 Ford Club Wagon Minor role -
1977 Ford F-350 Minor role -
1981 Chevrolet Impala Background role
Prince of Darkness Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness” and “Príncipe das Sombras”.
- Also known as
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- John Carpenter's Prince of Darkness
- Príncipe das Sombras
- El señor del mal
- John Carpenter's Paradigm
- パラダイム
- El príncipe de las tinieblas
- Qaranlıqlar Şahı
- Die Fürsten der Dunkelheit
- Il signore del male
- Prince des ténèbres
- Mörkrets Furste
- Князь тьмы
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- Karanlıklar Prensi
- Pimeyden valtias
- O Príncipe das Trevas
- I en kælder sort som kul
- A sötétség fejedelme
- Vládce temnot
- נסיך החושך
- Książę ciemności
- Принцът на мрака
- 프린스 오브 다크니스
- Князь темряви
- 天魔回魂
- Prințul întunericului
- Tamsos princas
- 沉睡百萬年
- El príncep de les tenebres
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Prince of Darkness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Prince of Darkness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Prince of Darkness released?
Prince of Darkness was released on October 23, 1987.
Who directed Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness was directed by John Carpenter.
More films by John Carpenter Who is in the cast of Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness stars Lisa Blount and Donald Pleasence.
How much did Prince of Darkness make at the box office?
Prince of Darkness grossed $14.2 million worldwide ($14.2 million domestic, $87 international).
How is Prince of Darkness rated?
Prince of Darkness has 50 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Does Prince of Darkness have a post-credit scene?
No. Prince of Darkness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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