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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star

MOVIE • 2010

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star

The Incredible True Story Behind the Zaniest Science Fiction Ever Made!

Exploring the controversial story behind John Carpenter (Halloween & The Thing) and writer Dan O Bannon's (Alien & Return of the Living Dead) from first feature film. From its humble beginnings as a USC student film, to its modern day status as a cult masterpiece. It also offers a rare glimpse inside the creative minds of two USC film students... who would eventually go on to change the way horror films are made.

TMDB ★ 2.4/5Votes: 6
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DocumentaryScience Fiction

Top Cast

Jeff Burr

Jeff Burr

Himself

John Carpenter

John Carpenter

Himself (voice)

Ron Cobb

Ron Cobb

Himself (voice)

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Jack H. Harris

Himself

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Cookie Knapp

Herself

Douglas Knapp

Douglas Knapp

Himself

Brian Narelle

Brian Narelle

Himself

Dan O'Bannon

Dan O'Bannon

Himself (Archival Footage)

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Bill Taylor

Himself

Tommy Lee Wallace

Tommy Lee Wallace

Himself

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Daniel Griffith

Director

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Gary Crutcher

Executive Producer

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Theatrical release date: October 26, 2010

Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

October 26, 2010

Runtime

118 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

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