Alone in the Dark 1982

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Alone in the Dark ★★ 1982 (R)

Slash and dash horror attempt featuring four escaped patients from a mental hospital who decide that they must kill their doctor because they don't like him. Conveniently, a city-wide blackout provides the opportunity, as the good doctor defends home and family against the aging stars intent on chewing up as much scenery as possible. 92m/C VHS, DVD . Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau, Dwight Schultz; D: Jack Sholder; W: Jack Sholder.

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