Prince of Darkness (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1987, Prince of Darkness is a horror film directed by John Carpenter, running about 101 minutes. “Before man walked the earth... it slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A research team finds a mysterious cylinder in a deserted church. If opened, it could mean the end of the world.
Who’s in it. Prince of Darkness stars Donald Pleasence as Vater Loomis, Lisa Blount as Catherine Danforth, Victor Wong as Howard Birack and Jameson Parker as Brian Marsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Prince of Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Prince of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prince of Darkness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prince of Darkness (1987)?
- In US, Prince of Darkness is available to 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 Prince of Darkness worth watching?
- Prince of Darkness holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Prince of Darkness?
- Prince of Darkness stars Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong, Jameson Parker and Dennis Dun.
- When was Prince of Darkness released?
- Prince of Darkness was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.