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2010 Documentary Science Fiction 1h 58m

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.

4.6 TMDB RATING
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Principal Cast

Jeff Burr

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John Carpenter

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Ron Cobb

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Jack H. Harris

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Cookie Knapp

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Douglas Knapp

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Brian Narelle

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Dan O'Bannon

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Bill Taylor

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Tommy Lee Wallace

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