The Unholy (1988) Horror
The Unholy (1988) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.5/10
The Unholy Plot Synopsis:
In New Orleans, a series of horrific murders of priests are occurring around the city's Catholic churches. The diocese calls in Father Michael (Cross) to fight the powerful demon, known as Daesidarius, or The Unholy. The Father's faith is tested almost to the breaking point as the demon - disguised as a stunningly beautiful lady - attempts to seduce Father Michael into breaking his vows. Father Michael soon learns how the Unholy works - by murdering the sinner in the act of sinning, then sending that person's soul to Hell. Will this one priest's inner strength be enough to stop this monster - or will he join the ranks of the other ill-fated priests?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A priest battles a demon that kills sinners in the act of sinning.
Tagline: Seduction. Submission. Murder. Tonight . . . evil goes over the edge.
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The Unholy Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1988 (more 1988 movies)
Box Office: $6,337,299
Production Co.: Vestron Video
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Unholy Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 22, 1988, Blu-ray CE: Jun 27, 2017, Blu-ray: Jun 27, 2017, DVD: Jun 01, 2007
Writers: Philip Yordan, Fernando Fonseca
Producers: Oscar L. Costo, Michael Economou, Mathew Hayden, Dan Ireland, William J. Quigley, Wanda S. Rayle, Duke Siotkas, Frank D. Tolin
Musicians: Roger Bellon
Cinematographers: Henry Vargas
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The Unholy (1988) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Unholy Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ruben Rabasa | ... | Father Dennis |
| Nicole Fortier | ... | Demon |
| Peter Frechette | ... | Claude |
| Phil Becker | ... | Doctor |
| Ned Beatty | ... | Lt. Stern |
| Susan Bearden | ... | Hotel manager |
| Xavier Barquet | ... | Bell Boy |
| Lari White | ... | Housekeeper |
| Jeff D''Onofrio | ... | Paramedic |
| Ben Cross | ... | Father Michael |
| Hal Holbrook | ... | Archbishop Mosely |
| Trevor Howard | ... | Father Silva |
| Martha Hester | ... | Young nun |
| John Boyland | ... | Dr. Valerio |
| Claudia Robinson | ... | Teresa |
| Norma Donaldson | ... | Abby |
| William Russ | ... | Luke |
| Earleen Carey | ... | Lucile |
| Jill Carroll | ... | Millie |
| Anthony Deans Jr. | ... | Manolo |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ruben Rabasa (b. April 13, 1938) – Father Dennis
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Reuben Rabasa | Ruben Rabaza - Nicole Fortier – Demon
- Peter Frechette (b. October 3, 1956) – Claude
Sign: Libra - Phil Becker – Doctor
- Ned Beatty, as Lt. Stern, passed away at age 83 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7¾" (1.72 m) - Susan Bearden – Hotel manager
- Xavier Barquet, as Bell Boy, passed away at age 46 in Miami, Florida, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Daniel Barquet - Lari White – Housekeeper
- Jeff D''Onofrio – Paramedic
- Ben Cross, as Father Michael, passed away at age 72 in Vienna, Austria.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m) - Hal Holbrook, as Archbishop Mosely, passed away at age 95 in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Hal & Carol - Trevor Howard, as Father Silva, passed away at age 74 in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.78 m) - Martha Hester – Young nun
- John Boyland – Dr. Valerio
- Claudia Robinson – Teresa
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