Warlock (1991): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Warlock is a 1991 action thriller directed by Steve Miner, starring Julian Sands, Richard E. Grant and Lori Singer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Critics gave it 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Steve Miner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Warlock About?
The premise of Warlock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 17th-century New England, a man named Giles Redferne attempts to bring an evil warlock to justice, but supernatural forces intervene and send the conjurer hurtling into the 1980s. Now in the modern era, the warlock begins to wreak havoc, and Redferne must pursue him. To stop the warlock’s dark magic and prevent global catastrophe, Redferne must adapt to his new surroundings and join forces with a resourceful woman.
Warlock Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- warlock
- witch
- good versus evil
- evil man
- supernatural power
- los angeles california
- boston massachusetts
- bonneville salt flats utah
- person on fire
- time travel
- pagan
- paganism
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- friend
- lifting someone into the air
- death
- horse
- cemetery
- desert
- violence
- airport
- falling from height
- magic
- execution
- lightning
- 911 call
- gas station
- male witch
- bleeding eyes
- biting someone's tongue off
- airplane flight
- bare midriff
- ox drawn cart
- spell book
- charm bracelet
- pursuit
- seeing oneself in a coffin
- year 1691
- finger amputation
- windstorm
- part one of three
- first of trilogy
- man's ring
- insulin injection
- male male kiss
- gay character
- leather whip
- possessed by a spirit
- eyeballs
- compass
- witch's potion
Warlock Cast
Julian Sands leads the cast, with Richard E. Grant and Lori Singer. Directed by Steve Miner; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steve Miner
Also Starring in Warlock
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Warlock Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Warlock 44 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 44 Metascore
User score 6.6
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Warlock Plot Summary
What happens in Warlock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story begins in 1691 colonial America, specifically in Boston, Massachusetts. A sinister execution setup has been arranged, combining gallows and a pyre, while a distressed man is seen loading feral cats into a basket. Village elders enter a nearby prison tower adorned with a hex mark, where a man named Julian Sands is chained up. He faces execution for the crime of ‘trafficking with the Devil’ but refuses to confess. Amidst his chains, the warlock displays no remorse, leaving the elders to finalize their preparations for his demise.
Full summary
The whole story of Warlock, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Warlock?
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 crime was the warlock imprisoned for?
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Movies Like Warlock
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Warlock, Warlock: The Armageddon and Warlock III: The End of Innocence.
Warlock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Warlock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Warlock?
Warlock runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Warlock released?
Warlock was released on January 11, 1991.
Who directed Warlock?
Warlock was directed by Steve Miner.
More films by Steve Miner Who is in the cast of Warlock?
Warlock stars Julian Sands, Richard E. Grant and Lori Singer, among 9 credited actors.
How is Warlock rated?
Warlock has 6.2/10 on IMDb and 44 on Metacritic.
Does Warlock have a post-credit scene?
No. Warlock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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