Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
“The Incredible True Story Behind the Zaniest Science Fiction Ever Made!”
Synopsis
Exploring the controversial story behind John Carpenter (Halloween & The Thing) and writer Dan O Bannon's (Alien & Return of the Living Dead) from first feature film. From its humble beginnings as a USC student film, to its modern day status as a cult masterpiece. It also offers a rare glimpse inside the creative minds of two USC film students... who would eventually go on to change the way horror films are made.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Griffith
- Original Title
- Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Griffith
Daniel Griffith
Daniel Griffith, Gary Crutcher
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Griffith
Director
Daniel Griffith
Editor
Daniel Griffith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star about?
Exploring the controversial story behind John Carpenter (Halloween & The Thing) and writer Dan O Bannon's (Alien & Return of the Living Dead) from first feature film. From its humble beginnings as a USC student film, to its modern day status as a cult masterpiece. It also offers a rare glimpse inside the creative minds of two USC film students... who would eventually go on to change the way horror films are made.
Who directed Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star was directed by Daniel Griffith.
Who stars in Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?
The principal cast of Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star includes Jeff Burr, John Carpenter, Ron Cobb, Jack H. Harris, Cookie Knapp.
When was Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star released and how long is it?
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star?
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).