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CrimeThrillerHorror

The First Power

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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.

Release Date : 1990-04-06

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Orion PicturesNelson EntertainmentInterscope Communications

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Lou Diamond Phillips

Character Name : Det. Russell Logan

Original Name : Lou Diamond Phillips

Gender : Male

Tracy Griffith

Character Name : Tess Seaton

Original Name : Tracy Griffith

Gender : Female

Jeff Kober

Character Name : Patrick Channing

Original Name : Jeff Kober

Gender : Male

Mykelti Williamson

Character Name : Det. Oliver Franklin

Original Name : Mykelti Williamson

Gender : Male

Dennis Lipscomb

Character Name : Commander Perkins

Original Name : Dennis Lipscomb

Gender : Male

Carmen Argenziano

Character Name : Lt. Grimes

Original Name : Carmen Argenziano

Gender : Male

Clayton Landey

Character Name : Mazza

Original Name : Clayton Landey

Gender : Male

David Gale

Character Name : Monsignor

Original Name : David Gale

Gender : Male

Philip Abbott

Character Name : Cardinal

Original Name : Philip Abbott

Gender : Male

J. Patrick McNamara

Character Name : Priest

Original Name : J. Patrick McNamara

Gender : Male

Bill Moseley

Character Name : Bartender

Original Name : Bill Moseley

Gender : Male

Brian Libby

Character Name : Bum / Detective

Original Name : Brian Libby

Gender : Male

Sue Giosa

Character Name : Carmen

Original Name : Sue Giosa

Gender : Female

Gokul

Character Name : Street Vendor

Original Name : Gokul

Gender : Male

Grand L. Bush

Character Name : Reservoir Worker

Original Name : Grand L. Bush

Gender : Male

Elizabeth Arlen

Character Name : Sister Marguerite

Original Name : Elizabeth Arlen

Gender : Female

Dan Tullis Jr.

Character Name : Cop

Original Name : Dan Tullis Jr.

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Wuchak

@Wuchak

2023-02-27

**_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 more slayings. “The First Power” (1990) is a fast-paced crime thriller with occult-oriented horror. It takes “The Night Stalker” (1972) template minus the vampire angle and mixes it with the real-life Richard Ramirez case, “Spellbinder” (1988) and “The Hidden” (1987). It’s as entertaining as any of those three movies, as well as more amusing, but it’s hampered by predictableness. For instance, when the protagonist goes into the confessional you know exactly what’s going to happen. Then there are some unlikely bits, like a vat of acid strategically placed in a sewer that explodes. Why Sure! Meanwhile the final scene leaves a sour taste. Nevertheless, likable Lou works well as the driven detective while Redhead Tracy Griffith is a highlight. You might remember her from “Sleepaway Camp III: Teenage Wasteland” (1989). The film runs 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot in Los Angeles. GRADE: B-