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The Unholy (1988)

18 102 min  -  Horror  -   30 March 1989 (West Germany)
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A priest battles a demon that kills sinners in the act of sinning.

Director:

Camilo Vila
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ruben Rabasa ...
Father Dennis
Nicole Fortier Nicole Fortier ...
Demon
Peter Frechette Peter Frechette ...
Claude
Phil Becker Phil Becker ...
Doctor
Ned Beatty ...
Lt. Stern
Susan Bearden Susan Bearden ...
Hotel manager
Xavier Barquet Xavier Barquet ...
Bell Boy
Lari White ...
Housekeeper
Jeff D'Onofrio Jeff D'Onofrio ...
Paramedic
Ben Cross ...
Father Michael
Hal Holbrook ...
Archbishop Mosely
Trevor Howard ...
Father Silva
Martha Hester Martha Hester ...
Young nun
John Boyland John Boyland ...
Dr. Valerio
Claudia Robinson Claudia Robinson ...
Teresa
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Storyline

In New Orleans, a series of horrific murders of priests are occurring around the city's Catholic churches. The diocese calls in Father Michael (Cross) to fight the powerful demon, known as Daesidarius, or The Unholy. The Father's faith is tested almost to the breaking point as the demon - disguised as a stunningly beautiful lady - attempts to seduce Father Michael into breaking his vows. Father Michael soon learns how the Unholy works - by murdering the sinner in the act of sinning, then sending that person's soul to Hell. Will this one priest's inner strength be enough to stop this monster - or will he join the ranks of the other ill-fated priests? Written by medic249a2  

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Plot Keywords:

Priest | Demon | Devil | Religion | Occult  | See more »

Taglines:

Seduction. Submission. Murder. Tonight . . . evil goes over the edge. See more »

Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

Az átkozott See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$2,353,452 (USA) (24 April 1988) (1189 Screens)

Gross:

$6,337,299 (USA)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

Special Effects man Bob Keen had to go back and shoot more scenes after initial test screenings of the film found it too light. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Svengoolie: The Unholy" (2001) See more »