The First Power (1990)

Emerging from the shadows of a tormented, incestuous birth and a childhood marred by emotional and psychological scars, the young Patrick Channing surrenders to the malevolent allure of Satan's forces, transforming into an instrument of pure evil. His savage murders echo with such brutal intensity across Los Angeles that they draw the undivided attention of the LAPD, specifically the seasoned Detective Russell Logan, a master at hunting down serial killers. Engaging in a cerebral duel with the monstrous Channing, Logan successfully brings him to justice, leading to the killer's execution in the gas chamber. But death proves to be a mere transition for Channing, not the end. Empowered by the Devil himself, Channing's spirit escapes the clutches of mortality, evolving into an even more formidable adversary. The relentless Detective Logan, who once apprehended the physical manifestation of Channing's evil, now finds himself facing a far more sinister, supernatural force. Armed with only his wits and determination, Logan must navigate the chilling landscape of the afterlife to re-capture Channing, utilizing his own unique "First Power" to match the demonic might of his adversary. The boundaries between life and death blur in this chilling tale of good versus evil, as Logan battles to protect his city from a force that defies all rules of nature and humanity.

The First Power is a crime movie featuring Lou Diamond Phillips and directed by Robert Resnikoff.

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