Pulse Pounders
“Three heart stopping tales in one film. Three new dimensions in terror, treachery and time travel.”
Synopsis
In this 'sequel' anthology, the film offers a TRANCERS sequel written by original creators Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo, a new Lovecraft adaptation THE EVIL CLERGYMAN, featuring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, and finally a sequel to THE DUNGEONMASTER.
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Pulse Pounders (1988) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-09-05
Top Cast
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Richard Moll
Mestema (Dungeonmaster sequence)
Jeffrey Byron
Paul Bradford (Dungeonmaster sequence)
David Gale
Rat Creature (The Evil Clergyman sequence)
Velvet Rhodes
Edlin Shock (archive footage)
Helen Hunt
Leena (Trancers sequence)
David Warner
Evil Clergyman (The Evil Clergyman sequence) (archive footage)
Barbara Crampton
Sadie Brady (Evil Clergyman sequence)
Jeffrey Combs
Jonathan (Evil Clergyman sequence)
Una Brandon-Jones
Landlady (The Evil Clergyman sequence)
Tim Thomerson
Jack Deth (Trancers sequence)
Art LaFleur
McNulty (Trancers sequence)
Grace Zabriskie
The Warden (Trancers sequence)
Telma Hopkins
Raines (Trancers sequence)
Alyson Croft
Little McNulty (Trancers sequence)
Lee Ving
(Dungeonmaster 2 sequence)
Preston Lockwood
(Dungeonmaster 2 sequence)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Band
- Screenplay & Story
- H.P. Lovecraft, Michael Cassutt, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Dennis Paoli
- Original Score
- Phil Davies, Richard Band, Mark Ryder
- Original Title
- Pulse Pounders
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Empire Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Band
H.P. Lovecraft, Michael Cassutt, Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo, Dennis Paoli
Phil Davies, Richard Band, Mark Ryder
Mac Ahlberg
Charles Band
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Band
Producer
Charles Band
Director
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Michael Cassutt
Writer
Danny Bilson
Writer
Paul De Meo
Writer
Dennis Paoli
Writer
Phil Davies
Original Music Composer
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
John David Allen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mark Ryder
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pulse Pounders.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulse Pounders
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pulse Pounders about?
In this 'sequel' anthology, the film offers a TRANCERS sequel written by original creators Danny Bilson and Paul DeMeo, a new Lovecraft adaptation THE EVIL CLERGYMAN, featuring Jeffrey Combs and Barbara Crampton, and finally a sequel to THE DUNGEONMASTER.
Who directed Pulse Pounders?
Pulse Pounders was directed by Charles Band.
Who stars in Pulse Pounders?
The principal cast of Pulse Pounders includes Richard Moll, Jeffrey Byron, David Gale, Velvet Rhodes, Helen Hunt.
When was Pulse Pounders released and how long is it?
Pulse Pounders was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Pulse Pounders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pulse Pounders was composed by Phil Davies, Richard Band, Mark Ryder.