A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.

• DirectorJohn Carpenter
• Release23 October 1987
• GenreHorror
• Duration1h 42m
• Budget$3,000,000
• Revenue$14,182,492
• Rate
  

  6.8
  1090 reviews
• Productions

  Universal Pictures, Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions, Carolco Pictures