Prince of Darkness (1987): Science, Faith, and Cosmic Evil

John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness (1987) is often overlooked, but it might be one of his most unsettling films. Part of his Apocalypse Trilogy, this movie dives into science, religion, and the nature of evil itself. In this retrospective, I explore the themes, atmosphere, and why Prince of Darkness deserves more recognition among Carpenter’s horror classics.

If you’re a fan of John Carpenter, retro horror, or cult films, this is one you don’t want to miss.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - A Return to Darkness (How Prince of Darkness came to be)
02:08 - Plot Points: A Science of Satan
03:38 - Themes: What Is Evil, Really?
05:46 - Behind the Scenes: Carpenter Unleashed
07:10 - Critical Condition: Then & Now
08:11 - Horror DNA: The Carpenter Blueprint
09:10 - Legacy: Green Goo & Mirror Worlds
10:30 - Conclusion: Reflections of Evil