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The First Power

1990Movie1 h 38 minR

CrimeThriller
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic356.8Rotten Tomatoes23%46%
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic356.8Rotten Tomatoes23%46%

Summary

A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Robert Resnikoff
Written by
Robert Resnikoff
Produced by
David Madden
Music by
Stewart Copeland

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 6, 1990 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
April 6, 1990
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
70 countries

Tropes

Rule of Three, It Was There I Swear, Sherlock Can Read +9

Q&A

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

Questions about The First Power

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The First Power?

PrimeScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel Tubi TV

In the United States, The First Power streams on Prime, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The First Power worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (29).

Will The First Power scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is The First Power plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The First Power use?

Rule of ThreeIt Was There I SwearSherlock Can ReadImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceThe CameoCassandra TruthWe Will Meet AgainCriminal Mind GamesTurn in Your BadgeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!I Warned YouThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!and 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Rule of Three, It Was There I Swear, and Sherlock Can Read.