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The Power

1984Movie1 h 24 minR

Horror
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–10%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–10%

Summary

A man comes into possession of an ancient Aztec doll. However, the doll is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes over his body.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

Movies with

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter
Written by
Jeffrey Obrow, Stephen Carpenter, John Hopkins
Produced by
Jeffrey Obrow
Music by
Christopher Young

Everyone

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Facts

January 20, 1984 · 1 h 24 min · R

Released
January 20, 1984
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Biomanipulation, Conveniently Distorted Evidence Footage +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Power?"

Questions about The Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Power?

FawesomeXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, The Power is free with ads on Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is The Power worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.5).

Will The Power scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Can I half-watch The Power?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Power use?

Wolf in Sheep's ClothingBiomanipulationConveniently Distorted Evidence FootageSmug SuperChekhov's GunBrainwashedCain and AbelStripped to the BoneNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Wounded Gazelle GambitHidden VillainEnfant Terribleand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Biomanipulation, and Conveniently Distorted Evidence Footage.