It's remarkable to see a movie filmed so close to where I spent my childhood, near that church—a place with the distinction of having hosted the Pope during his visits to Los Angeles. The film had a striking effect when it was first released; witnessing people’s reactions in the theater, their audible gasps and departures, signaled to me that I was about to enjoy something special. This movie has remained …

Following the death of an older clergyman, another priest finds a strange, green substance contained within a cylinder located far below an old church. Against better judgment, he asks some eager students to examine it. This proves to be a serious error! It was concealed for a reason, and when they unleash it, they find that the demonic threat before them may only be the beginning of something much worse. Donald Plea…

It feels like Old Scratch himself is appearing. The movie brings to mind John Carpenter’s *Prince of Darkness*, showcasing both the strengths and weaknesses of that very gifted filmmaker. The plot itself is quite appealing, though a little strange, and it's clearly within Carpenter’s established style, with Satan residing in another dimension entirely. The way he appears presents some narrative challenges, but …