The First Power

Name: The First Power
Director: Robert Resnikoff
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Horror
Released: 1990-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober, Mykelti Williamson, Dennis Lipscomb

1990Dir. Robert Resnikoff1h 38m

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Runtime1h 38m

Released1990

Budget$10M

Box office$22.4M

DirectorRobert Resnikoff

About This Movie

The First Power is one of those odd hybrids from the early '90s, mixing supernatural elements with a cop thriller vibe. You've got Lou Diamond Phillips as a detective facing off against a resurrected serial killer. The practical effects used for the supernatural elements have that gritty charm, especially considering the era. The pacing's a bit uneven, with some slower moments that set the tone but might test patience. Still, there's something striking about its exploration of good vs. evil and the moral dilemmas posed. Phillips delivers an earnest performance, even when the script falters. It's not groundbreaking, but it definitely has its quirks that make it stand out in the genre.

Released by 20th Century Fox in VHS and DVD formats.Directed by Gilles MacKinnon, known for other genre films.Features notable practical effects typical of early '90s cinema.The score by David Michael Frank adds to the atmospheric tone.