Alone in the Dark
“When the lights go out, the terror begins.”
Synopsis
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-31
Top Cast
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Jack Palance
Frank Hawkes
Donald Pleasence
Leo Bain
Martin Landau
Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff
Dwight Schultz
Dan Potter
Erland van Lidth
Ronald "Fatty" Elster
Deborah Hedwall
Nell Potter
Lee Taylor-Allan
Toni Potter
Phillip Clark
Tom Smith / Skaggs
Elizabeth Ward
Lyla Potter
Brent Jennings
Ray Curtis
Gordon Watkins
Detective Burnett
Carol Levy
Bunky
Keith Reddin
Billy
Annie Korzen
Marissa Hall
Lin Shaye
Receptionist at Haven
Dorothy Dorian James
Mom
John Weissman
Bicycle Messenger
Jana Schneider
Spaced-out Girl at Club
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.4x
+$400K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Sholder
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Sholder
- Original Score
- Pino Bernardini, Jean Standish, Renato Serio
- Original Title
- Alone in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Masada Productions, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Sholder
Jack Sholder, Michael Harrpster, Robert Shaye
Pino Bernardini, Jean Standish, Renato Serio
Joseph Mangine
Arline Garson
Benni Korzen, Robert Shaye
Department Leadership Roster
Cliff Cudney
Stunt Coordinator
Jack Sholder
Director
Jack Sholder
Screenplay
Renato Serio
Original Music Composer
Arline Garson
Editor
Robert Shaye
Producer
Joseph Mangine
Director of Photography
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alone in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alone in the Dark about?
A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Who directed Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark was directed by Jack Sholder.
Who stars in Alone in the Dark?
The principal cast of Alone in the Dark includes Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau, Dwight Schultz, Erland van Lidth.
When was Alone in the Dark released and how long is it?
Alone in the Dark was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.4M at the worldwide box office (1.4 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Alone in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alone in the Dark was composed by Pino Bernardini, Jean Standish, Renato Serio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).