The Church (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, The Church is a horror film directed by Michele Soavi, running about 102 minutes. “In this unholy sanctuary you haven't got a prayer...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In medieval Europe, crusading knights massacre a village full of suspected devil worshipers and build a large Gothic church above the cursed remains. It is now present day, and this elaborate cathedral still stands. But when its sealed crypt is accidentally reopened, a group of people trapped inside the church become possessed by the fury of the damned! Can the blood of the innocent survive this unholy communion, or will the ultimate demonic evil be unleashed upon the world?!
Who’s in it. The Church stars Hugh Quarshie as Father Gus, Tomas Arana as Evan, Feodor Chaliapin Jr. as The Bishop and Barbara Cupisti as Lisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Church has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Shudder and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Church page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Church tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Church (1989)?
- In US, The Church is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Church worth watching?
- The Church holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Church?
- The Church stars Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti and Antonella Vitale.
- When was The Church released?
- The Church was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.