About this release
Also known as The Church, this Italian supernatural shocker comes from Dario Argento aficionado, Michele Soavi (the two men wrote the script together) and concerns a cathedral besieged by demons, whose malevolent power is unleashed when a priest deciphers an ancient manuscript.
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Disc 1
UHD
The Church (1989)
102 min
Horror
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
Credits
Director
Michele Soavi
Writer
Michele Soavi
Franco Ferrini
Dario Argento
Cast
Hugh Quarshieas Father Gus
Tomas Aranaas Evan
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as The Bishop
Barbara Cupistias Lisa
Antonella Vitaleas Bridal Model
Giovanni Lombardo Radiceas Reverend
Asia Argentoas Lotte
Roberto Carusoas Freddie
Roberto Corbilettoas Hermann, the Sacristan
Alina De Simoneas Lotte's Mother
Cinematographer
Renato Tafuri
Composer
Keith Emerson
Fabio Pignatelli
Editor
Franco Fraticelli
Producer
Mario Cecchi Gori
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Dario Argento
Disc 2
BDThe Church (1989)
102 min
Horror
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
Credits
Director
Michele Soavi
Writer
Michele Soavi
Franco Ferrini
Dario Argento
Cast
Hugh Quarshieas Father Gus
Tomas Aranaas Evan
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.as The Bishop
Barbara Cupistias Lisa
Antonella Vitaleas Bridal Model
Giovanni Lombardo Radiceas Reverend
Asia Argentoas Lotte
Roberto Carusoas Freddie
Roberto Corbilettoas Hermann, the Sacristan
Alina De Simoneas Lotte's Mother
Cinematographer
Renato Tafuri
Composer
Keith Emerson
Fabio Pignatelli
Editor
Franco Fraticelli
Producer
Mario Cecchi Gori
Vittorio Cecchi Gori
Dario Argento
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 22, 2026