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Cast
Tony Denison
as Father Justin O'Carroll
Brad Davis
as Dr. Tuckner
Paxton Whitehead
as Father Rosetti
Claudette Nevins
as Lenore Beavier
Sydney Penny
as Margaret Gallagher
Kristin Dattilo
as Kathleen Beavier
Alan Oppenheimer
as George Beavier
Eric Christmas
as Monsignor Francesca
Richard McKenzie
as Father Guarini
Viveca Lindfors
as Ida Walsh
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1991
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresHorror, TV Movie
Votes12
DirectorMarina Sargenti
WritersMarina Sargenti
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsChild of Darkness, Child of Light
About Child of Darkness, Child of Light
A Catholic priest is sent to investigate reports of two virgin conceptions. One is about to give birth to the child of God and the other is the child of the Devil and he must decide which one is good and which one is evil before Satan's followers can stop him.
Directed by Marina Sargenti, Child of Darkness, Child of Light leans on a strong ensemble — Tony Denison, Brad Davis, Paxton Whitehead — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1991.
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