Prince of Darkness
1987, English. Directed by John Carpenter.
Before man walked the earth...It slept for centuries. It is evil. It is real. It is awakening.
A priest discovers an ancient canister containing a strange liquid in an abandoned church. When a group of graduate students and scientists are tasked with studying it, they unknowingly unleash an evil force waiting to destroy all of humanity.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 1,224 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Prince of Darkness
Prince of Darkness is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 October 1987
- Country
- United States of America, Netherlands
- Written by
- John Carpenter
- Budget
- $3M
- Box office
- $14M
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Prince of Darkness: quick answers
What should I watch before Prince of Darkness?
Watch The Thing (1982) first.
What comes after Prince of Darkness?
Next in the series: In the Mouth of Madness (1995).
Is Prince of Darkness worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 1,224 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Prince of Darkness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Prince of Darkness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Prince of Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Prince of Darkness is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Prince of Darkness on?
Prince of Darkness is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Prince of Darkness?
If you liked Prince of Darkness, try Passenger, Saint Catherine, Resurrected.
Who directed Prince of Darkness?
Prince of Darkness (1987) was directed by John Carpenter and stars Donald Pleasence, Lisa Blount, Victor Wong.