Cast
William Devane
as Roy Warner, aka Steve Dupree
Cathy Lee Crosby
as Zoe Owens
Richard Jaeckel
as Det. Dave Mooney
Keenan Wynn
as Sherman 'Sherm' Moss
Warren J. Kemmerling
as Police Captain Speer
Biff Elliot
as Detective Jack Bresler
Jacquelyn Hyde
as De Renzy
Casey Kasem
as Police Pathologist
Vivian Blaine
as Cortney Floyd
John Bloom
as The Dark
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1979
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresHorror, Science Fiction
Votes39
DirectorJohn "Bud" Cardos
WritersStanford Whitmore
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Dark
About The Dark
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.
Directed by John "Bud" Cardos, The Dark leans on a strong ensemble — William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby, Richard Jaeckel — 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 1979.
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