The First Power 1990
The First Power
A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.
A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.
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Full Cast & Crew... Det. Russell Logan
... Tess Seaton
... Patrick Channing
... Det. Oliver Franklin
... Commander Perkins
... Lt. Grimes
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See All 1 Reviews27 Feb 2023 by Wuchak
**_Pursuing a supernatural psycho in Los Angeles_** A Los Angeles detective (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams-up with a winsome psychic (Tracy Griffith) to nab a nutso serial killer who was executed, but uncannily continues to manifest for more slayings. “The First Power” (1990) is a fast-paced crime thriller with occult-oriented horror. It takes “The Night Stalker” (1972) template minus the vampire angle and mixes it with the real-life Richard Ramirez case, “Spellbinder” (1988) and “The Hidden” (1987). It’s as entertaining as any of those three movies, as well as more amusing, but it’s hampered by predictableness. For instance, when the protagonist goes into the confessional you know exactly what’s going to happen. Then there are some unlikely bits, like a vat of acid strategically placed in a sewer that explodes. Why Sure! Meanwhile the final scene leaves a sour taste. Nevertheless, likable Lou works well as the driven detective while Redhead Tracy Griffith is a highlight. You might remember her from “Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland” (1989). The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-
Release Date:
Apr 06, 1990 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 38`
MMPA Rating:
R
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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**_Pursuing a supernatural psycho in Los Angeles_** A Los Angeles detective (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams-up with a winsome psychic (Tracy Griffith) to nab a nutso serial killer who was executed, but uncannily continues to manifest for more slayings. “The First Power” (1990) is a fast-paced crime thriller with occult-oriented horror. It takes “The Night Stalker” (1972) template minus the vampire angle and mixes it with the real-life Richard Ramirez case, “Spellbinder” (1988) and “The Hidden” (1987). It’s as entertaining as any of those three movies, as well as more amusing, but it’s hampered by predictableness. For instance, when the protagonist goes into the confessional you know exactly what’s going to happen. Then there are some unlikely bits, like a vat of acid strategically placed in a sewer that explodes. Why Sure! Meanwhile the final scene leaves a sour taste. Nevertheless, likable Lou works well as the driven detective while Redhead Tracy Griffith is a highlight. You might remember her from “Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland” (1989). The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-
Cast & Crew of
The First Power
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
AW
Annie Welles... Script Supervisor
Cast
... Det. Russell Logan
... Tess Seaton
... Patrick Channing
... Det. Oliver Franklin
... Commander Perkins
... Lt. Grimes
... Mazza
... Monsignor
... Cardinal
... Priest
... Bartender
... Bum / Detective
SG
Sue Giosa... Carmen
G
Gokul... Street Vendor
... Reservoir Worker
... Sister Marguerite
DTJ
Dan Tullis Jr.... Cop
Produced By
MM
Mindy Marin... Casting
DM
David Madden... Producer