One Dark Night
A strange man named Karl Rhamarevich dies shortly after discovering a way to become even more powerful in death through telekinesis. On the night of his burial in a crypt, Julie is to spend the night there as part of an initiation rite, supervised by two other girls. The crypt becomes a scene of horror as Raymar returns to life and deploys his horrifying telekinetic powers.
Why it matters
A slow-burning supernatural chiller that finds electric life in its practical effects and a young Meg Tilly’s grounded lead performance.
- Early ’80s telekinesis horror that riffs on bioenergy theories before the trope got overexposed.
- Practical makeup and visual effects deliver genuine creepiness in the crypt’s claustrophobic setting.
- Meg Tilly anchors the film with a naturalistic performance that elevates the standard teen horror fare.
- Pacing falters mid-film, but the final act unleashes a satisfying mix of suspense and gore for fans of atmospheric hauntings.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
36
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
