Prince of Darkness
A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.
Release Year
1987
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Horror
Story Snapshot
A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.
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Prince of Darkness is a dark pick with easy complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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