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The Church is a supernatural horror movie released in 1989. Directed by Michele Soavi, the movie stars Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, and Feodor Chaliapin Jr. The Church serves as a sequel to Lamberta Bava's 1985 horror movie, Demons. The movie is about a gothic cathedral that was built over a mass grave. The Church has a dark history, and its architectural design seems to forebode its eventual descent into darkness. After losing his wife in a fatal accident, the protagonist, Evan (played by Tomas Arana), takes up a job as a librarian in the Church.

As Evan goes around the Church, he discovers a room that's been sealed for centuries. He, along with the Church's librarian, decides to open the room and investigate. This act, however, unleashes a terrifying force that throws the entire Church into turmoil. Evan, the historian, discovers that the Cathedral was built on the remains of an ancient Satanic temple. The presence of the Satanic temple explains why the Church's architecture is so foreboding.

As the movie unfolds, Evan has to navigate through the terrifying force that haunts the Cathedral. He must find a way to stop the force before it consumes the Church and everyone in it. However, his attempts to fight the demonic force become complicated when he discovers that the force is more significant than he thought.

The Church is a movie that skillfully tackles its theme of demonic possession. The movie's atmosphere is dark and foreboding, an excellent reflection of the Church's architecture. The atmosphere sets the tone for the rest of the movie, keeping the audience on edge and creating a perfect set-up for the horror elements.

The movie's cast delivers great performances, with Tomas Arana providing a stand-out performance as Evan. Arana's portrayal of Evan's struggle with his faith when he discovers the Church's history is exemplary.

The Church also has excellent special effects that complement the movie's horror elements. The movie's visual effects are practical, not relying on modern-day CGI, making the effects more powerful even decades later.

The movie's cinematography is top-notch, which helps in creating an ominous atmosphere. The camera angles are inventive, playing with light and shadows to evoke the desired emotions from the audience.

What sets The Church apart from other horror movies of the time is its effective use of a suppressed tone. The audience is never sure when the jump scares are coming, and the suspenseful music helps keep them on their toes. The movie's use of sound effects and music is effective, with composer Keith Emerson's work injecting life into the epic final battle.

Overall, The Church is a horror classic that is still as effective today as it was when it was released over three decades ago. The movie's brilliant direction, atmospheric visuals, and incredible cast combine to create a bone-chilling horror experience. The Church is a must-watch for all horror movie enthusiasts, even if you're not a fan of supernatural horror.

The Church is a 1989 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 42 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.2.