Alone in the Dark (1982 film)

Alone in the Dark is a 1982 American slasher film co-written and directed by Jack Sholder in his directorial debut, and starring Jack Palance, Martin Landau, Donald Pleasence, Dwight Schultz, and Erland Van Lidth. The plot follows a psychiatrist's family who are besieged by four escaped mental patients during a power blackout. Following Stunts and Polyester, it was one of the first films produced by New Line Cinema.

Alone in the Dark
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJack Sholder
Screenplay byJack Sholder
Story by
  • Jack Sholder
  • Robert Shaye
  • Michael Harrpster
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJoseph Mangine
Edited byArline Garson
Music byRenato Serio
Production
companies
New Line Cinema
Masada Productions
Distributed byNew Line Cinema
Release date
  • November 19, 1982 (1982-11-19)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1 million
Box office$1,441,000
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