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The Darkening (1995)
A secluded, idyllic hideaway on the California coast hides a horrific secret in this occult chiller. Rebecca Lacey runs a clifftop inn that appears peaceful, but when psychic investigator Scott Griffin comes for a visit, he uncovers evidence of an alarming evil that resides there. Plagued by fearsome visions and psychic flashes, he is led to an ancient relic covered with esoteric writing. He soon recognizes it as a satanic tool thought to have been annihilated centuries ago; now Griffin must face its evil powers.
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A secluded, idyllic hideaway on the California coast hides a horrific secret in this occult chiller. Rebecca Lacey runs a clifftop inn that appears peaceful, but when psychic investigator Scott Griffin comes for a visit, he uncovers evidence of an alarming evil that resides there. Plagued by fearsome visions and psychic flashes, he is led to an ancient relic covered with esoteric writing. He soon recognizes it as a satanic tool thought to have been annihilated centuries ago; now Griffin must face its evil powers.
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Genre:Horror, Mystery
Written By:John G. Jones, Victoria Parker
In Theaters:1/1/1995
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:Encounter Productions, Inner Sky International, Vicarious Inc.
Cast
William Mesa
Director
Jeff Rector
Scott Griffin
George Saunders
Justin Reid
Rebecca Kyler Downs
Rebecca Lacey
Red Montgomery
Katherine
Brian Carlton
Richard Locke
Tom Gumper
Mr. Gregory
Betty Bernt
Mrs. Gregory
Lyndis Durwin
Maggie Stewart
Eric Abrahamson
Guest at Dinner Party
David Culp
Guest at Dinner Party
Penny A. Mesa
Guest at Dinner Party
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