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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueA Los Angeles policeman hunts a killer brought back by Satan.A Los Angeles policeman hunts a killer brought back by Satan.A Los Angeles policeman hunts a killer brought back by Satan.
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Mykelti Williamson
- Detective Oliver Franklin
- (as Mykel T. Williamson)
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It bills itself as a horror/supernatural/possession movie, but it feels much more like an 80's style action movie with a detective chasing a criminal who happens to have supernatural powers.
I'll be the first to admit this one is dumb. It's filled with contradictions. It breaks its own rules. It's not for the thinking man. However, if you manage to turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride, this one is a lot of fun. Lots of fun action sequences!
Jeff Kober is a real highlight! He makes a great bad guy and has a blast with the role. The other actors are more hit or miss.
At the end of the day, I have to recommend this one even if many people won't like it. It's worth a try!
I'll be the first to admit this one is dumb. It's filled with contradictions. It breaks its own rules. It's not for the thinking man. However, if you manage to turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride, this one is a lot of fun. Lots of fun action sequences!
Jeff Kober is a real highlight! He makes a great bad guy and has a blast with the role. The other actors are more hit or miss.
At the end of the day, I have to recommend this one even if many people won't like it. It's worth a try!
Regular Horror/Thriller that has some decent scenes for the Horror fans. First, it deals with the devil and possession after death. Lou Diamond Phillips is a man tormented by his past and his belief in God is in predicament. He thinks his father didn't deserve to die. In fact, that event causes a series of situations like his mother turning crazy. Could he find the serial killer he is after to? Could he solve the mystery of the First Power?
Watch it and find it. Not a good Horror flick but sure it's entertaining. My only beef is that it doesn't have a creepy atmosphere or a dark setting; the plot asks for it! Also, there's a point where it's necessary to have some Horror related scenes but the movie focuses more on drama and thriller.
Lou Diamond Philips' performance is the best thing about the movie. Mrs. Griffith also delivers a nice performance and helps a lot that she's very beautiful and charming.
Delivers some chilling scenes but relies on the dramatic side more. Be warned you could be bored if you are looking for a straight Horror movie. Still it has a creepy vibe and very well done plot.
Give it a chance.
Watch it and find it. Not a good Horror flick but sure it's entertaining. My only beef is that it doesn't have a creepy atmosphere or a dark setting; the plot asks for it! Also, there's a point where it's necessary to have some Horror related scenes but the movie focuses more on drama and thriller.
Lou Diamond Philips' performance is the best thing about the movie. Mrs. Griffith also delivers a nice performance and helps a lot that she's very beautiful and charming.
Delivers some chilling scenes but relies on the dramatic side more. Be warned you could be bored if you are looking for a straight Horror movie. Still it has a creepy vibe and very well done plot.
Give it a chance.
I've got to be honest here: I first saw this movie in my teens and loved it, so I might be a bit biased here, ignoring it's flaws. Just saw it again, over 10 years later, and I gotta say, while it didn't have the 'wow' effect it gave me before, It still holds up as a decent movie. This movie is fast paced and just crammed with awesome ideas that sometimes work, and sometimes could have been used more effectively.
What do we have?
So What could be better?
This movie is like an older, more low budget version of 'End of Days' with Arnold Schwarzenegger (which I liked as well). If what I told you sounds interesting, this movie is a great way to spice up a boring Sunday evening!
What do we have?
- An insane serial killer - This guy just oozes evil, amazing bad guy.
- A very cute psychic - man did I have a crush on her!
- Plenty of mysterious happenings and scares (though not very scary for seasoned moviegoers)
- Cool action sequences. That ceiling fan scene is so awesome.
- Satanic superpowers. How is that not super cool?
- The pacing is great, with lots of interesting scenes.
- Nice touches of humor now and then.
So What could be better?
- The ending is a bit unsatisfying.
- Things could be bigger and more epic.
- While decent, Lou Diamond Philips could be replaced with many other actors, and there are more charismatic ones out there.
- Seeing it again, it wasn't that scary, but I remember that it was the first time. Could be scarier though, I guess.
- If you analyze things too much, there are lots of small plot holes.
This movie is like an older, more low budget version of 'End of Days' with Arnold Schwarzenegger (which I liked as well). If what I told you sounds interesting, this movie is a great way to spice up a boring Sunday evening!
In my opinion this is a very good film. A super underrated flick and that is usually going to be one of those ones that go under the radar the end up being a very good movie.
'The First Power' is an underrated and entertaining supernatural thriller flick that blends elements of action and horror together into one hell of an entertaining thrill ride with impressive stunts, exciting action sequences, a cool concept and a great cast. The movie is also well-paced and despite some questionable moments here and there, it does manage to keep you on the edge of your seat until the final act.
The plot - An L. A. detective Russell Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams up with a psychic Tess (Tracy Griffith) to stop a demonic serial killer Patrick Channing also known as the Pentagram Killer (Jeff Kober) who after being executed on death row has been given the power of resurrection and possession to continue his killing spree.
Despite the outlandish premise the movie does manage to handle it in a more gritty and realistic way and delivers a good mix of action and horror, even if it does become very predictable as the movie progress and the third act does lose momentum, but there's enough tension and satisfying moments to keep you hooked all the way through.
Lou Diamond Phillips turns in a solid performance with the material he's given and makes for a believable hero. Jeff Kober is also a standout here as the Pentagram killer with the right amounts of menacing, creepy and flamboyance , he adds some real personality to the character and a blast to watch. Tracy Griffith as the psychic is also great and provides a great foil to the male lead and both have great chemistry together.
Overall this may seem a bit cliched by today's standards, but don't care as I found it highly enjoyable and quite scary at the same time, I would highly recommend it.
The plot - An L. A. detective Russell Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams up with a psychic Tess (Tracy Griffith) to stop a demonic serial killer Patrick Channing also known as the Pentagram Killer (Jeff Kober) who after being executed on death row has been given the power of resurrection and possession to continue his killing spree.
Despite the outlandish premise the movie does manage to handle it in a more gritty and realistic way and delivers a good mix of action and horror, even if it does become very predictable as the movie progress and the third act does lose momentum, but there's enough tension and satisfying moments to keep you hooked all the way through.
Lou Diamond Phillips turns in a solid performance with the material he's given and makes for a believable hero. Jeff Kober is also a standout here as the Pentagram killer with the right amounts of menacing, creepy and flamboyance , he adds some real personality to the character and a blast to watch. Tracy Griffith as the psychic is also great and provides a great foil to the male lead and both have great chemistry together.
Overall this may seem a bit cliched by today's standards, but don't care as I found it highly enjoyable and quite scary at the same time, I would highly recommend it.
Le saviez-vous
- AnecdotesMovie originally had different ending which instead in sewers took place in some warehouse and was lot less action packed. Following the successful test screening producers gave the filmmakers some money and short amount of time to film the new, more exciting ending and to add sequel bait last shot because they already planned to do sequels. Not much is know about original ending or if it still exists, but there are many stills showing parts of it.
- GaffesObvious stunt double when Patrick Channing breaks through gas chamber glass.
- Citations
Tess Seaton: Patrick you can't keep on killing forever!
Patrick Channing: Wanna Bet!
- ConnexionsFeatured in Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
- Bandes originalesLa Revolcada
Performed by Mariachi Uclatlan (as Mariachi Uclatlán)
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- Aussi connu sous le nom de
- Infierno en las calles
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Box-office
- Budget
- 10 000 000 $US (estimé)
- Montant brut aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 22 424 195 $US
- Week-end de sortie aux États-Unis et au Canada
- 5 677 715 $US
- 8 avr. 1990
- Montant brut mondial
- 22 424 195 $US
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