Documentary ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 2010 · 1h 58m

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star

Director

Cast

Jeff Burr as Himself John Carpenter as Himself (voice) Ron Cobb as Himself (voice) Jack H. Harris as Himself Cookie Knapp as Herself Douglas Knapp as Himself

Crew

Daniel Griffith — Editor Daniel Griffith — Producer

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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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Daniel Griffith Director Daniel Griffith Editor Daniel Griffith Producer

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