The First Power
The First Power

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The First Power

1990
Movie
98 min
English

A dedicated L.A. police detective and a female psychic must stop a demonic serial killer who was given the powers of resurrection, teleportation and possession.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Robert ResnikoffGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A detective named Patrick Channing is hunting a serial killer who is also a psychic vampire. The killer is revealed to be a demon named Al-Agrip, who seeks to father the Antichrist. Channing must confront the demon and prevent the apocalypse.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its horror elements uninspired. While some appreciated the ambitious concept, the execution was generally seen as lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its slow pacing and predictable scares.

  • The film's supernatural elements were considered derivative and unconvincing.

  • Lou Diamond Phillips' performance was noted, but couldn't salvage the weak script.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The First Power' appears to be mixed to negative, with many viewers finding the film to be an unoriginal and somewhat confusing entry into the supernatural thriller genre. Some appreciated the darker themes, but most felt it failed to deliver a satisfying horror experience.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a much larger production with a different director and cast before being significantly scaled down.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_Pursuing a supernatural psycho in Los Angeles_** A Los Angeles detective (Lou Diamond Phillips) teams-up with a winsome psychic (Tracy Griffith) to nab a nutso serial killer who was executed, but uncannily continues to manifest for mo...

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