Warlock
“Satan also has one son.”
Synopsis
In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Warlock - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-27
Top Cast
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Julian Sands
Warlock
Lori Singer
Kassandra
Richard E. Grant
Giles Redferne
Mary Woronov
Channeler
Kevin O'Brien
Chas
Richard Kuss
Mennonite
Allan Miller
Detective
Anna Thomson
Pastor's Wife
David Carpenter
Pastor
Kay E. Kuter
Proctor
Ian Abercrombie
Magistrate #1
Kenneth Danziger
Magistrate #2
Robert Breeze
Jailor
Frank Renzulli
Cabbie
Brandon Call
Little Boy
Nancy Fox
Boy's Mother
Juli Burkhart
Daughter-in-Law
Rob Paulsen
Gas Station Attendant
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes
Festival / Special Debut
January 11, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 29, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.3x
+$2.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Miner
- Screenplay & Story
- David Twohy
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Warlock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.1M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Miner
David Twohy
Jerry Goldsmith
David Eggby
David Finfer
Brian Yuzna, Arnold Kopelson, Steve Miner
Department Leadership Roster
David Finfer
Editor
Steve Miner
Director
David Twohy
Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Steve Miner
Producer
Robert Habros
Visual Effects Supervisor
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Louise Frogley
Costume Design
David R. Ellis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warlock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Warlock about?
In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?
Who directed Warlock?
Warlock was directed by Steve Miner.
Who stars in Warlock?
The principal cast of Warlock includes Julian Sands, Lori Singer, Richard E. Grant, Mary Woronov, Kevin O'Brien.
When was Warlock released and how long is it?
Warlock was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Warlock?
Warlock had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $9.1M at the worldwide box office (1.3 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Warlock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Warlock was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Warlock?
Warlock holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).