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Summary
As the millenium draws near, an evil being awakens. Fused to an ancient Talisman for centuries - Theriel, the Black Angel is summoned from his resting place to usher in the end of the world.
Good for
- Friends night
- Pure escapism
- Adults
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 22GoodWatch 28
IMDb3.7
Audience score7%
Running time
1 h 12 min
Shorter than 9 in 10 horror movies, −23 min on the typical 95
typical 9572Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 9 countries
Released
1998
August 25, 1998
28 years ago
Genres
HorrorScience FictionLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Romania
Rated
- RUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceStrong
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
17 of 17
- BPBilly ParishElias Storm
Walter JonesJake Fine- JAJason AdelmanBurke
Ilinca GoiaElizabeth Storm
Oana ȘtefănescuMrs. Greynitz- CBConstantin BărbulescuBlack Angel
- CTClaudiu TrandafirDr. Jarod
Mircea CaramanJohn- ICIuliana CiuguleaSharon
- GDGeorge DutaYoung Elias
- LCLiva ConstantinYoung Elizabeth
- STSando TeodorGrimes
- VDVlad DuleaWillis
- DSDana SăvuicăWoman
- ALAdrian LeuColby
- FFFlavia FitoiGirl
- PGPaul GrigoriuSanders
Directing · 4
- David DeCoteau Director
- Laurentiu Maronese Second Assistant Director
- Cornelia Stefan Script Supervisor
- Cristian Ciurea First Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Neal Marshall Stevens Writer
Production · 14
- Peter Locke Executive Producer
- Charles Band Executive Producer
- Donald Kushner Executive Producer
- Michael Catalano Executive Producer
- Vlad Păunescu Producer
- Kirk Edward Hansen Producer
Camera · 5
- Viorel Sergovici Director of Photography, Camera Operator
- Sorin Udrea Key Grip
- Gigel Dumitrescu First Assistant Camera
- Ilie Georgica Second Assistant Camera
- Gabi Post Asu Grip
Editing · 4
- Poppy Das Editor
- J.R. Bookwalter Additional Editing, Sound Mixer
- Ariauna Albright Assistant Editor
- Jon Nichols Colorist
Sound · 11
- Don Adams Supervising Sound Editor
- Pat Siciliano Music Supervisor
- Harry James Picardi Sound Editor
- Michael Dark Music Editor
- Fuzzbee Morse Music Editor
- Tibi Borcoman Production Sound Mixer
Art · 5
- Adi Handac Property Master
- Zoli Szabo Leadman
- Vlad Paun Construction Coordinator
- Cristi Baluta Property Master
- Adi Popa Property Master
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Daniela Bușoiu Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Letitia Ghenea Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Doina Raducut Wardrobe Assistant
- Hilda Canciu Wardrobe Assistant
- Cristina Voicu Wardrobe Assistant
Visual Effects · 1
- David A. Wagner Visual Effects
Lighting · 5
- Radu Ion Electrician
- Calin Catalin Gaffer
- Nicu Botirleanu Best Boy Electric
- Marcu Ion Electrician
- Cioc Pascu Electrician
Other crew · 3
- Lucian Iordache Pyrotechnician
- Lazar Djokic Post Production Supervisor
- Petre Surugiu Generator Operator
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