The Church
“The Eleventh Commandment.”
In a Gothic cathedral built on the mass grave of a Teutonic purge, an ancient discovery by the new librarian will release an unholy maelstrom of madness, violence, and demonic vengeance.
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Where is The Church streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Shadowz, Shadowz Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Shadowz Amazon Channel | — |
About The Church
The Church is a 1989 Italian-language horror film directed by Michele Soavi. The cast is led by Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo.
The Church was produced by Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, and ADC Films and made in Italy. It was released on March 10, 1989, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Michele Soavi
- Writers
- Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, Franco Ferrini
- Release date
- March 10, 1989
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy
- Budget
- $4 million
- Production
- Reteitalia, Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, ADC Films
The Church cast & crew
The Church was directed by Michele Soavi and written by Dario Argento, Michele Soavi, and Franco Ferrini.
The cast features Hugh Quarshie as Father Gus, Tomas Arana as Evan, Feodor Chaliapin Jr. as The Bishop, Barbara Cupisti as Lisa, Antonella Vitale as Bridal Model, and Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Reverend.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keith Emerson, cinematography is by Renato Tafuri, and it was produced by Dario Argento and Vittorio Cecchi Gori.
Is The Church worth watching?
The Church holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 255 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Church is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Church
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Cast of The Church
Hugh Quarshie
Father Gus
Tomas Arana
Evan
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
The Bishop
Barbara Cupisti
Lisa
Antonella Vitale
Bridal Model
Giovanni Lombardo Radice
Reverend
Asia Argento
Lotte
Roberto Caruso
Freddie
Roberto Corbiletto
Hermann, the Sacristan
Alina De Simone
Lotte's Mother
Olivia Cupisti
Mira
Micaela Pignatelli
Fashion shoot photographer
The Church — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Church in United States?
The Church is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Shudder in United States.
▸Is The Church on AMC+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Church is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Church in?
The Church is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including Hungarian, Italian, Latin, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Church?
The Church runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Church rated?
The Church is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 255 ratings.
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