The Dark (1979) | Full Movie | Casey Kasem | William Devane | Cathy Lee Crosby

An alien mutilator in blue jeans stalks and kills human prey. A TV newscaster and a bad boy writer are drawn together to track down the beast behind the California killing spree.
Directed by: John 'Bud' Cardos and Tobe Hooper
Starring: Casey Kasem, William Devane, Cathy Lee Crosby
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[@wendelllanders8439]

It was very Kolchack like indeed!!Good movie from a great era with simpler times!!Enjoyed it!!!

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Колчак не погиб в Сибири?

[@kidnostalgia]

Love that show! All Columbo was missing was Vampires!

[@giampierohorrorstory9358]

Here in Italy we didn't get the Kolchak series, just the two tv movies, and I'm filling the gap these days by watching all the episodes on YT: it was a great show, a perfect blend of fun and horror, it will remain a classic forever!

[@shawnmiller2515]

I really liked Casey Kasim, especially as the voice of Shaggy in the Scooby Doo cartoon and on America's top 40. His death actually shocked me and it saddened me very much. RIP in Casey😪

[@sanguinelynx]

All these decades and I never knew he was the voice of shaggy! I need to turn in my Scooby Doo fan club badge.

[@Triggerzombie677]

@@sanguinelynx No, you can still keep it. We still need Scooby-Doo members & if you've been in that long you certainly should stay a member.

[@OneToSixRatio]

HE WAS ALSO THE VOICE OF CLIFF JUMPER* [ AND OTHERS ] , THE RED PALATE SWAP TO BUMBLEBEE IN THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION ONE SERIES AND MOVIE.

[@scottwilliams5794]

Surprising quality for ( KZbin ) a 1979 film. This copy/version is in very good condition. Thanks for uploading this virtually forgotten/rarely seen movie.

[@gterrymed]

It used to come on TV all the time and was an ABC-TV Movie of the Week.

[@MrTodfoulk]

watched it in 8th or 9th grade when it 1st came out. hi all you old people we had it great! cheers to us!

[@scottdunn2178]

Yep, probably watched it on cable tv... Home Box Office 🤣

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Мы тогда Америкой бредили

[@blankstares4355]

yep. late 70s and 80s were the best. 90s were pretty good too.

[@user-vj2bp7ib4t]

80s movies were the best.

[@jamesmiller4184]

NO! Fifties B&W Sci-Fi !! ☺

[@jeffreyzain]

I’M ACTUALLY AMAZED BY THE PRISTINE HD COPY OF THIS MOVIE. THIS IS CRISPY CRYSTAL CLEAR THAN NETFLIX!!!

[@user-vj2bp7ib4t]

Crispy crystal clear. That some kind of cereal?🤣

[@tunkunrunk]

thanks to kind uploaders , we can access gems movies from a time when weren't born , too young , or because the movies were never aired in our country

[@luminousfractal420]

true that

[@josephperkins4857]

Nice to see a movie form the 70's that was filmed in the 70's it has more authenticity then todays movies set back then where they'd even bother to get the way people talked down right let alone the proper clothing and other stuff

[@gilberthill9816]

Brings back memories.

[@zahiab.a.z2478]

I agree i don't get how they miss things THE HAIR!! especially the hair omg how

[@bethparker1500]

Black ladies without fale eyelashes.

[@wanya_telborn]

Well of course because it’s the original

[@billjoe39]

Very atmospheric thriller owes much to the Kolchak films, and is every bit as engrossing........Hard to believe it was made in 1979..........one would think much earlier in the 70's

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Колчак не с России?

[@ikd3240]

This is a good flick. I love the creepy whispering voices during the attacks.

[@eveningtsar]

Credit where it's due: the score by Roger Kellaway is superb. Really atmospheric. . .

[@Estes705]

"... the... dark... ness..."

[@nicholusevans5836]

The acting and cast was pretty good in this . Richard Jaekel, great as always,Kasem nails it,and Philip Micheal Thomas starts to hon his chops before landing the role of his life in Miami Vice.

[@michaelcoulter1725]

I heard that Linda Hamilton's mom was in this movie

[@jeph33]

Philip was great in Stigma 1972.

[@WollongongSkyWatch]

Casey Kasem of US top 40.... I tuned in every week!

[@rome79735]

Hey me too.

[@denniswiggins3816]

I always wondered if maybe the blind guy that showed up in so many scenes wasn't connected to the creature somehow? Or did being blind protect him? Perhaps the creature fed off of the fear of its victims? The blind guy always being in the dark wasn't afraid of the dark?

[@blackpoolbootz2790]

Think it was the monster blending in like they said in the start of the film. Watched it in 1980 and thought it was then was more terrifying then as was only 6 lol :-)

[@Armored_Saint]

don't be afraid of the dark (1973) kim darby. made for tv.

[@pchowardltd2437]

& only those who walk forever in darkness will have nothing to fear from the dark.

[@dreaded8987]

A Solid theory...

[@darrylmitchell8910]

My production company is in the mist of remaking this film "The Dark".

[@michaellehmbeck8671]

Thank you ThrillGore for uploading this fine film, I so appreciate it!

[@williamcrouter1681]

I was an extra in the Dark and it was fun

[@silviajones2383]

That's cool but where was it filmed?

[@shadoweyes5808]

Where are you in it?

[@robynmarler3839]

Omgosh, that's so cool! X

[@jackdarbyshire5888]

@@shadoweyes5808 the cutting room floor 🤔🤪

[@julzofthenile]

Cool

[@sabrekai8706]

This is a really good movie. I've watched it several times. never gets boring.

[@mouseinbootsadventures7516]

This was a very good movie 🍿. I enjoyed the suspense of finding and identifying the killer/👽 creature. Thank you for the upload 💖

[@richfranks9161]

Just think, if that guy at the bar would have stayed and enjoyed that full beer he won arm wrestling, he wouldn’t have been dismantled on that sidewalk. Stick around fellas, being in a hurry could cost you your head.

[@tayachting6345]

I just wonder how much pain that guy endured while getting his head ripped off like that and whether he still felt anything afterwards.

[@tracivela9137]

I remember watching this as a kid....SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME !!!😱😨😵😲

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

I was so scared I lost my cherry 😊

[@manny032587]

omg thank you for uploading this!!! i loved and was horrified of this movie growing up

[@setpunks13]

a horror movie with casey kasem? oh hell yes

[@NelsonWin]

and he was a cop.

[@zombiefulci3301]

That's the scariest monster in film history, 7 feet tall with that hair, grey skin and FACE! This guy would tear Jason apart like a wet brown bag

[@MrTodfoulk]

ha good one! :)

[@maxxxmodelz4061]

The Mangler is a zombie! 😂

[@alexfreeman183]

If u look good watch when threw that guy threw the fence u see that monster back the guy that play that part is a basketball player

[@TheRealNormanBates]

Just as long as you don't bring any matches!

[@cryeyres1610]

And he can shoot x-ray from his eyes too. 😁

[@stheno3178]

Thank you for putting this film up , I've subscribed

[@sarbaazchabahar]

William Devane kept his sunglasses on till the end, day and night😎😂😁😂😂

[@anthonywhite2544]

I was 8yrs old when I saw this movie with my older brother and older cousins 😊

[@saveyourselfnow]

This movie is great. Yes, it's low budget. I was amazed that they got the main stars. Cathy, Devane, Jacekel, and Wynn. And Kasem as a doctor. To even be in this movie. As corny as it is. I first saw this movie in LA (Redondo Beach). In 1978, 79 - they had 2 cable channels. At least, in the South Bay area there. They only showed movies from like 6pm till 1pm. There were only 2 movies they'd show, that's it. And they'd play them for a couple weeks in a row. So we'd get stoned and watch this movie almost everyday. Always talking about, "Finding your butt with both hands", or "Mangler's a zombies". "UP Yours". "The perfect place"... Was in my 20's then. Surfing, hanging on the beach. Remember seeing the movie "10" with Dudley Moore, Bo Derek - the same way. Drinking, "Double Dons" all the time. Oh, to be young. And I believe, the blind guy is the alien. But he, can do weird things. Like attacking "De Renzy", through the mirror. Shooting the weird rays from his eyes. Ripping heads off. That's what I thought, made the movie. The unknown stuff. And Cathy is, YUMMY. That was a girl who knew what she liked. In real life, that is. But in all it's greatness. It's amazing how the writer thought...I'll end it by lighting the alien on fire. Like Frankenstein. And he'll just disappear. No questions answered. I'll leave it, to the viewer. And when Cathy says,..."What do you want? Really, you have to ask? Classic. Thanks for the memories...

[@MrTodfoulk]

u have me by about 5 yrs i think, i so wanted to be a big kid back then and drink and drive lol but yeah u nailed it. we had it good. prolly best in human history u ask me. Blessings!

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

В раю тебе будет скучно

[@halloweenlisteningparty]

Thanks for uploading. That film had its moments!

[@yvonnechabino7873]

Saw this movie at the Drive In. It was great then. Still great today!❤❤

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

We saw this movie at our church service when we were kids.

[@MarkHenstridge]

I thought for a moment I was watching Night Stalker!

[@GarysMoVieCrypT]

The narrator from the beginning of Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2! He probably did it as a favor to Tobe Hooper seeings they have that movie connection under there belts!

[@johndavis623]

I remember watching this movie as a child, and I still watch again and again.

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Я в детстве вам завидовал

[@buford4322]

Same. One of my favorite bad movies.

[@rogertemple7193]

This was a classic drive in horror film with an impressive cast of actors in it very good film.🇺🇲📽📺📺🎥🇺🇲

[@blackpoolbootz2790]

Thanks for uploading haven't seen this since 1980

[@KarunanithiNRamachandran]

William Devane just loves loud clothes it seems . This is not the first time I have seen him in colourful attire .

[@michaellehmbeck8671]

Such a great movie, I had to watch it again! Thank you once again!

[@jsmith5199]

Loved this movie has a kid especially the creepy scene in the garage with keenan wynn thanks for the upload enjoyed getting to view this movie again

[@1tarawho]

Back when Movies were just plain good!! ❤

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Одевались прилично тогда вы

[@timstich1052]

Holy shit, was that bad. I love how Devane took care of it in the end. Ha ha ha.

[@craigfuller1532]

Finally, someone who knows trash when they see it.

[@Bruiserjoe]

Why is this so much higher quality than the prime video version?

[@OOICU812]

I only have one word for Cathy Lee Crosby... YUM!

[@GarysMoVieCrypT]

I found her extremely sexy back then too!

[@shadoweyes5808]

You know dont you she does full nude scenes in her 1978 movie coach which she stars in with Michael Boehm Kyle Reece from the terminator movies.

[@Rexerman89]

"Hell with Casey Kasem in a horror film, Phillip Micheal Thomas aka Rico Tubbs (Miami Vice) was in this crapper!"

[@Wrathnar_the_Unreasonable]

Best thing about this fillum is the Chevy Corvair Monza GT 🤩😍🤩😍🤩

[@PatrickMcGowan-ch4ho]

William Devane in hip cop mode may be the funniest thing I've seen this week

[@marywaldron2695]

This movie got better every time I watched it. Loved the soundtrack.😊

[@Igetnorespect]

Thank you for uploading this movie, I've been trying to remember for about 15 years what this movie was called it's been bugging me all these years now I can relax 😂

[@blackmore1972]

Very good lighting and quality in this version of the film

[@douglasspende6685]

Awesome movie I saw this movie with my buddy in the show house back In 1979 a double feature Alien was last! 2 great Syfy movies!

[@brucedavis3816]

Man I forgot how cool the gun sounds in movies from the 70s were like more hi pitched!!

[@MrTodfoulk]

dude good observation

[@ricardocantoral7672]

So much better than today.

[@1952mrpdc]

Really well worth watching. A bloody good film. Thank you for uploading this. PC. 03.11.2022

[@Chewligan1]

Nice quality upload - thanks !!

[@garyreid6165]

I saw this on HBO when I was 14. It scared me silly. But I love the sci-fi-horror film genre. I

[@karlweaver3540]

Great film. Looks amazing and a classic from the 70`s

[@retrogaming7654]

29:16 subtitles: "(mumbles under his breath)" -- He didn't mumble under his breath, he said "strange".

[@djresource717]

Class film..my parents brought lots of movies home on VHS.. it inspired me..forever.

[@hoibsh21]

I was once a bad boy writer. ANyway, when they say don't be afraid of the dark, b very afraid! It hids a lotta scaaaaary things !!

[@hoibsh21]

Btfw, CLC is smooookin hottttt!!

[@markchilluffo9638]

Tubbs Miami Vice

[@BROLYSSGODLOC]

Lol thanks i was tryna remember the name of that show he played in

[@garyreid6165]

Philip Michael Thomas. He was even in a film with Jack Albertson as a guy who works in the senior citizen’s home.

[@darrenmiller6927]

Great movie, I hadn't seen it before. Thanks.

[@jeffwads]

I never heard of this movie. It is quite good.

[@erikbrantner4295]

Yeah! I never heard of it either until recently.. Was very good 👍!

[@28tti8]

Great movie....classical movie are the greatest....thanks

[@GarysMoVieCrypT]

TY watching it right now!! Can't find a torrent for it! At least i am not watching a transfer from an old VHS LOL!

[@jarmelo2006]

The doctor sounds just like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo lol.

[@user-rh6gz6ov4l]

Thanks, been wanting to see this♥

[@davidfaulkner7805]

They don't make 'em like that anymore. Enjoyed it.

[@kevleppard9119]

Great Tobe Hooper movie😮👍

[@darlenepowell9244]

Great show! 10 out of 10 for me! Enjoy

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

U am 5 out of 10.

[@johndpoore9062]

Not a bad movie, thanks for the show.

[@SistorCarrera]

good movie ty poster.Keep your feet on the ground but keep reaching for the stars

[@gaywizard2000]

I dont know if I saw this at the time or 20 years later but the only thing I remember is William Devain's hexagonal patterned robe! Pure 70's! I do not understand the premise or the monster shooting lasers out of his eyes but hey Cathy Lee Crosby in some high boots and cowl necked sweater hittin the town looking for a killer in 1979 LA!?!? I'm there!!! This movie is pure gold, or SOLID GOLD as was the fashion!!!!

[@Garrysullivanjones]

Don’t forget William Devane is still wearing his shades and hairpiece from rolling thunder 2 years previous to his adventure in the dark 😗. His characters in witness protection his whole career

[@kimroberson1385]

Pretty Good Thanks 👍

[@Ravaniscool]

I saw this film in Hong Kong when I was a kid. Great watching it in HD, thanks!

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Классно ты пожил!

[@2ndLastStarfighter]

That's cool, didn't think HK theatres would show a horror like this? I'm assuming it was in English with Chinese subtitles?

[@Ravaniscool]

@@2ndLastStarfighter Hong Kong was under British rule back then and yes they showed everything. English w/Chinese subtitles, yes!

[@2ndLastStarfighter]

@@RavaniscoolSurprising with the decapitations scenes, lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@Ravaniscool]

@@2ndLastStarfighter Every horror film was uncut. The Exorcist, Dawn of the Dead, you name it.

[@JohnKoenig-db8lk]

Definitely an all-star cast...

[@peterloader974]

Not bad. Would have made a great Kolchak (Darren McGavin) movie!

[@ricardocantoral7672]

William Devane is Jack Nicholson if he was a character actor instead of a leading man.

[@gregorypatton4706]

Edward Montero was one of the producers of the devil possession movie Juliet Mills beyond the door 1974 which was a terrific double possession movie

[@parrot0051]

Cathy Lee is stunning as usual she lights up any room.

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

I'd like to be with her in the dark 😊

[@mariogirard1221]

scaaaary,good movie,thanks

[@Linda-sq2ti]

I never knew that Casey Kasem was in a movie , so Iam giving this movie a go , Iam sure it will be a good one . Thanks !

[@Three_Random_Words]

I remember his wife on certain episodes of Cheers, she played the GF of Nick Tortelli .

[@rhondamyers7270]

Odd movie..but wasn't bad

[@staghornthedruid957]

wow. this was a pleasant surprise of a movie.

[@wendelllanders8439]

Great one!Reminecient of Kolchack for sure!!!

[@erikbrantner4295]

That's so awesome a comment! I thought this should be a KolchalkThe night stalker episode also.. And in the end,Carl Kolchack would figure it out. Burn him up with fire!👍👍

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Колчака красные убили

[@markchilluffo9638]

To funny an alien in blue jeans 😂😂😂

[@nicholasselvaggi54]

This is something I have been looking for, for a long time. Sweet!!! 😁 Can you also find The Incredible Melting Man? 🤔 I miss the old filmography and creepy music. No digital bs.

[@quinktap]

Great movie. Ty.

[@rachaelhogan7850]

What the hell kind of creatures that daft and as for Devine and that mullet wig looks ridiculous hilarious

[@garyabbott3861]

I remember this from one edition of the Boston Sci Fi Marathon. Twenty four hours of Sci-fi movies.

[@user-jr8vh7vc8m]

Порнофильмы лучше

[@blu3collar949]

Casey Kasem was the radio host of the great American Top 40 weekly hit countdown of the 70s and 80s.

[@stephenhammack8379]

"hi, I'm William DeVane, i buy gold, columbian gold bud that is". Seeing William Devane play a hippie is too funny

[@djtall3090]

Some great sound effects

[@garyabbott3861]

I once lived on 24th Street in SF. There may have been a monastery, but I never saw it. Of course, 24th went up above where I was at 24th/Folsom.

[@dwaynepeterson-pj3lz]

My first time watching it. It was good.

[@beandipcartography]

Lazer Poodle is my favorite. Lazer Poodle is unstoppable.

[@stuartgmk]

Thanks a great movie.

[@niladrichatterjee7461]

Best movie I have seen. It's a great movie 😊😊

[@markcook3570]

Tubbs went from rousting the police to becoming one...

[@rochellesummers8894]

Thanks for the awesome sauce movie! God bless us all AMEN!

[@patchbunny]

For a being that shoots lasers from his eyes he's awfully inaccurate.

[@RebelWithoutABoss]

Rich most definitely should've picked this one.

[@the9-2-5outlawgamer]

The one movie Dick Clark never got his money back on. The first victim of The Dark was Paris and Nicky Hilton's mother.

[@ronwaldron9626]

If they would had Darren McGavin as the lead detective, I would of thought I was watching a long episode of Kolchak, The Night Stalker. But it was still very good.😊

[@neonwind]

Brilliant!

[@randalljamison5359]

John Bloom played monsters alot.The Incredible Two Headed Transplant (also with Casey Kasem)this film, Dracula vs. Frankenstein and The Hills Have Eyes 2.I believe he was an accountant as well.

[@zombiefulci3301]

He was billed at 7'4" but more likely 6'10"

[@oliviajohnjohnolivia8142]

​@@zombiefulci33015 inch length 😅