# The Church (1989)

> A medieval church built over the dead becomes the epicenter of a demonic outbreak when a forbidden catacomb seal is broken.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25633

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Horror
- Director: Michele Soavi
- Cast: Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr., Barbara Cupisti, Antonella Vitale, Giovanni Lombardo Radice, Asia Argento, Roberto Caruso
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094860/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, dread-filled, late night horror marathon, cult horror night

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