PRINCE OF DARKNESS (1987), directed by John Carpenter, is a supernatural horror film about a group of scientists who discover a mysterious cylinder containing a dark liquid in an abandoned church. As they investigate, they uncover a sinister plot by an ancient evil to enter the world through the liquid, leading to terrifying consequences. The film blends cosmic horror with apocalyptic themes, exploring the intersection of science and the supernatural.
Happy Thanksgiving! Prepare for a delicious meal of cosmic terror with Prince of Darkness (1987). Join us as we delve into the good and bad of this John Carpenter classic (his last semi-respectable film, in Tim’s opinion), breaking down its screenplay, setting, and cast. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys uncovers the secrets of a malevolent force trying to breach our world, revealing an ominous blend of science and supernatural horror.
SHOW LINKS:
- Prince of Darkness (1987)
- John Carpenter
- Cthulhu Mythos of H. P. Lovecraft
- The Fog (1980)
- Dan Brown
- Dario Argento
- Night of the Living Dead (1968)
- Nigel Kneale
- Sam Raimi
- The Twilight Zone: The Howling Man (1960)
- Citizen Kane (1941)
- The Exorcist (1973)
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
- The Omen (1976)
- Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
- The Sentinel (1977)
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
- Down in the Park by Marilyn Manson
- Blue Oyster Cult symbol
- Prince of Darkness by Alice Cooper
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