The Power (1984 film)
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The Power is a 1984 American supernatural horror film directed by Stephen Carpenter and Jeffrey Obrow. It stars Suzy Stokey, Warren Lincoln, Lisa Erickson, Chad Christian, Ben Gilbert and Chris Morrill. The plot tells about an evil spirit trapped inside an ancient Aztec doll, which possesses a young man after he takes it.
Plot
Template:More plot An Aztec demon named Destacatyl, believed to have the power to control human souls, is trapped within a small Aztec doll. However, when a young man named Jerry comes into possession of the idol, he is soon possessed by the demon and begins wreaking havoc on everyone he encounters—including a group of high school students.
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Release
The Power had a limited theatrical release on January 20, 1984 by Artists Releasing Corporation, and was released on VHS by Vestron Video the same year. It was released on DVD on January 7, 2017 by Scorpion Releasing.
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- 1984 films
- 1984 horror films
- 1984 independent films
- 1980s supernatural horror films
- American independent films
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- Demons in film
- Films about spirit possession
- Films scored by Christopher Young
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- 1984 English-language films
- Films directed by Jeffrey Obrow
- Films directed by Stephen Carpenter
- 1984 American films
- English-language horror films
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