

The Dark
1979-04-27 · 92 min · ★ 4.5
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- John "Bud" Cardos
- Production companies
- Film Ventures International
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
William DevaneRoy Warner, aka Steve Dupree
Cathy Lee CrosbyZoe Owens
Richard JaeckelDet. Dave Mooney
Keenan WynnSherman 'Sherm' Moss
Warren J. KemmerlingPolice Captain Speer
Biff ElliotDetective Jack Bresler
Jacquelyn HydeDe Renzy
Casey KasemPolice Pathologist
Vivian BlaineCortney Floyd
Russ MarinDr. Baranowski
Vernon WashingtonHenry Lydell
John DresdenPoliceman
Roberto ContrerasMaxTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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