Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star

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Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (2010)

Directed by Daniel Griffith

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

Documentary, Science Fiction · 1h 58m

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.

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Cast

Jeff Burr Himself John Carpenter Himself (voice) Ron Cobb Himself (voice)
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Jack H. Harris Himself
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Cookie Knapp Herself Douglas Knapp Himself Brian Narelle Himself Dan O'Bannon Himself (Archival Footage)
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Bill Taylor Himself Tommy Lee Wallace Himself

Crew

Director
Daniel Griffith
Editor
Daniel Griffith
Producer
Daniel Griffith

Details

Release date
2010-10-26
Runtime
1h 58m
Genres
Documentary, Science Fiction
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America