Alone in the Dark

When the lights go out, the terror begins.

19821h 33m5.8(169 votes)

HorrorThriller

Synopsis

A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.

Alone in the Dark (1982) is a horror and thriller film directed by Jack Sholder. It stars Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, and Martin Landau. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 169 votes.

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Director

Jack Sholder

Cast

Jack Palance

Frank Hawkes

Donald Pleasence

Leo Bain

Martin Landau

Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff

Dwight Schultz

Dan Potter

Erland van Lidth

Ronald "Fatty" Elster

Deborah Hedwall

Nell Potter

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Where can I watch Alone in the Dark?

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Who stars in Alone in the Dark?

Alone in the Dark stars Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau, and Dwight Schultz, and was directed by Jack Sholder.

How long is Alone in the Dark?

Alone in the Dark has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Alone in the Dark come out?

Alone in the Dark was released in 1982.

What genre is Alone in the Dark?

Alone in the Dark is a horror and thriller film.

Is Alone in the Dark worth watching?

Alone in the Dark holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.