Warlock
Warlock

Warlock

1989Movie103 minEnglish

In 17th century New England, witch hunter Giles Redferne captures an evil warlock, but the conjurer eludes death with supernatural help. Flung into the future, the warlock winds up in the 1980s and plans to bring about the end of the world. Redferne follows the enchanter into the modern era and continues his mission, but runs into trouble in such unfamiliar surroundings. With the help of a young woman, can Redferne finally defeat the warlock?

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users73%
Director: Steve MinerGenres: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1691, a malevolent warlock is executed and escapes to 1988 Los Angeles to complete his evil plan. He seeks to bring about the end of the world by assembling the scattered pieces of the Devil's eyes. A bounty hunter named Case is tasked with tracking down the warlock and stopping him before he can achieve his apocalyptic goal. The chase spans both historical and modern settings, pitting good against ultimate evil.

Critical Reception

Warlock was met with mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its unique premise and visual effects but criticizing its convoluted plot and uneven pacing. It found a stronger following among genre fans for its dark atmosphere and blend of horror and fantasy elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative and often disturbing visuals.
  • Criticized for a confusing narrative that sometimes detracts from the action.
  • Enjoyed by fans of supernatural horror and fantasy for its unique premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed but generally positive reception, with many appreciating the film's dark fantasy elements and inventive, albeit sometimes unsettling, imagery. Some viewers found the plot to be a bit too convoluted, but overall, it's considered an enjoyable supernatural thriller by many.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'Satan's Warlock', but it was changed to 'Warlock' for release, partly to avoid confusion with the 1958 film 'The Warlock'.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_People from 300 years earlier carry on their fight in the present day_** A condemned practitioner of black magic in 1691 Massachusetts (Julian Sands) is mystically transported to 1988 with a righteous witch-hunter on his tail (Richard...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

This is a B-Movie Gem, it really is, it's a brilliant way to merge a movie about Salem era witches into a more affordable environment. And what makes it better is that it has a great sense of humor, and constantly plays it perfectly stra...