The Church

The Church

★ 6.1IMDb Score
Released:1989-03-10
Genre:Horror
Duration:102 min
Country:Italy
Director:Michele Soavi
Actors:Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti, Antonella Vitale
Production:Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, ADC Films

Overview:

In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.

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