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The First Power

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5.7/10 • 87

1990-04-061h 38m

CrimeThrillerHorror

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.

Directors
Robert Resnikoff
Writters
Robert Resnikoff
Editors
Robert Resnikoff, Michael Bloecher

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  1. Lou Diamond Phillips

    Lou Diamond Phillips

    Det. Russell Logan

  2. Tracy Griffith

    Tracy Griffith

    Tess Seaton

  3. Jeff Kober

    Jeff Kober

    Patrick Channing

  4. Mykelti Williamson

    Mykelti Williamson

    Det. Oliver Franklin

  5. Dennis Lipscomb

    Dennis Lipscomb

    Commander Perkins

  6. Carmen Argenziano

    Carmen Argenziano

    Lt. Grimes

  7. Clayton Landey

    Clayton Landey

    Mazza

  8. David Gale

    David Gale

    Monsignor

  9. Philip Abbott

    Philip Abbott

    Cardinal

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Wuchak

Feb 27, 2023

6/10

Pursuing a supernatural psycho in Los Angeles A Los Angeles detective (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams-up with a winsome psychic (Tracy Griffith) to nab a nutso serial killer who was executed, but uncannily continues to manifest for more slayings. “The First Power” (1990) is a fast-paced crime thriller with occult-oriented horror. It takes “The Night Stalker” (1972) template minus the vampire angle and mixes it with the real-life Richard Ramirez case, “Spellbinder” (1988) and “The Hidden” (1987). It’s as entertaining as any of those three movies, as well as more amusing, but it’s hampered by predictableness. For instance, when the protagonist goes into the confessional you know exactly what’s going to happen. Then there are some unlikely bits, like a vat of acid strategically placed in a sewer that explodes. Why Sure! Meanwhile the final scene leaves a sour taste. Nevertheless, likable Lou works well as the driven detective while Redhead Tracy Griffith is a highlight. You might remember her from “Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland” (1989). The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$10,000,000.00
Revenue
$22,424,195.00
Keywords
serial killer