The Church

(La chiesa)

Basics

A film directed by Michele Soavi
1989 | 102 minutes | Colour | Mono | 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

In   medieval   Europe,   crusading   knights   massacre a village full of
suspected devil worshippers and build a large Gothic   church   above
the   cursed   remains.   It   is   now   present  day, and this elaborate cathedral still stands. But when   its   sealed   crypt   is   accidentally
reopened,   a   group   of   people   trapped  inside the church become
possessed by the fury of the damned. Can the blood  of  the  innocent
survive  this  unholy  communion,  or  will the ultimate demonic evil be
unleashed upon the world?

Main Cast

Hugh Quarshie
Tomas Arana
Feodor Chaliapin
Barbara Cupisti
Antonella Vitale
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
Asia Argento
Roberto Caruso
Roberto Corbiletto
Alina De Simone
Olivia Cupisti
Gianfranco De Grassi
Claire Hardwick
Lars Jorgenson
John Karlsen
Father Gus
Evan
The Bishop
Lisa
Bridal Model
Reverend
Lotte
Freddie
Hermann, the Sacristan
Lottie's Mother
Mira
The Accuser
Joanna
Bruno
Heinrich

Production Companies

ADC Films
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Reteitalia

Distributors

South Gate Entertainment (USA)
TriStar Pictures (USA)

Release Dates

🇮🇹 March 10, 1989
🇺🇸 August 22, 1990

Also Known As

Cathedral of Demons (und)
Demon Cathedral (und)
In the Land of the Demons (und)

Box-Office

Budget
$3,500,000