Empire of the Dark
Synopsis
A private detective searching for a killer comes across a satanic cult from another dimension, monsters called up from hell and murderous ninja assassins.
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Laser Blast #34: Empire of the Dark
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-19
Top Cast
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Steve Barkett
Richard Flynn
Christopher Barkett
Terry Nash
Tera Hendrickson
Angela Nash
Richard Harrison
Arkham
Dawn Wildsmith
Madame Oleska
John Henry Richardson
Eddie Green
Patricia Schiotis
Stacey Brent
Joseph Pilato
Guy Zupan
Jan Bryant
Sword Trainer
Wayne Blasingame
Soldier
Jim Danforth
Soldier
Frederik Jørgensen
Gina Martin
Jason Martin
Liat Mathias
Rachael Schiotis
Chris Speaker
Dan Speaker
Brian
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Barkett
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Barkett
- Original Score
- John W. Morgan
- Original Title
- Empire of the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Nautilus Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Barkett
Steve Barkett
John W. Morgan
Robert Stromberg, William Stromberg
Steve Barkett
Steve Barkett, Isam Jamjoom
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Barkett
Editor
Steve Barkett
Director
Steve Barkett
Screenplay
Steve Barkett
Producer
Robert Stromberg
Production Design
Isam Jamjoom
Producer
Robert Stromberg
Director of Photography
William Stromberg
Director of Photography
John W. Morgan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire of the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Empire of the Dark about?
A private detective searching for a killer comes across a satanic cult from another dimension, monsters called up from hell and murderous ninja assassins.
Who directed Empire of the Dark?
Empire of the Dark was directed by Steve Barkett.
Who stars in Empire of the Dark?
The principal cast of Empire of the Dark includes Steve Barkett, Christopher Barkett, Tera Hendrickson, Richard Harrison, Dawn Wildsmith.
When was Empire of the Dark released and how long is it?
Empire of the Dark was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Empire of the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Empire of the Dark was composed by John W. Morgan.