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Darkling (1979) · The Dark

Original title: The Dark

1979 · John "Bud" Cardos · 92 min · United States of America · Edited by 1

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At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.

A 1979 title built around Alien, Crime and Police. Directed by John "Bud" Cardos.

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Spanish: Oscuridad
French: Les Nuits de la violence
Portuguese: Terror em Los Angeles
Chinese: 黑暗

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