The Dark (1979)

Underneath the glittering canopy of Los Angeles nightlife, a sinister shadow named the Mangler stalks unnoticed, its seven-foot frame shrouded in darkness. Leaving a trail of mutilation and decapitation in its wake, this monstrous entity is not of this world, with laser beams igniting from its eyes to claim its victims. In a city known for its bright lights and star-studded streets, fear is now the headliner. A dedicated TV reporter, driven by relentless pursuit of truth, a haunted father, seeking justice for his slain child, and a gritty police detective, determined to protect his city, find themselves entwined in this macabre dance of death. Their collective efforts, however, only seem to scratch the surface of the mystery; the Mangler remains elusive, its next victim always just one dark alley away. The enigmatic psychic DeRenzy emerges from the city's underbelly, bearing the knowledge of the killer's true nature and the key to halting its reign of terror. As the hunt intensifies, will this unlikely alliance have what it takes to track down the Mangler before it strikes again? The Dark weaves a chilling tale of suspense and horror, where every corner holds a potential horror and every shadow could be hiding a deadly secret.

The Dark is a horror movie featuring William Devane and directed by John "Bud" Cardos.

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