Tribute to John Carpenter's "Prince of Darkness"

[Architect of light 75]

Hey guys

How are you doing ?

The movie was made in 1987 and I visited the Church John used in his movie in September 2007, 20 years later..

Here are some pictures I shot of the Church located in Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles at the 120 Judge John Aiso Street.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not into Satanic stuff at all but I loved this movie for many reasons, including it's view on the Catholic church.

The Church is now a museum so you can enter..

Enjoy the pix..



































Have a nice day

[Chichibcc]

Nice photos!

[BillyCigars]

Very cool!!

[LongLiveQuarterMoon]

Zohie LOOK he's in the door!!!!!

[Jetstar3D]

Zohie LOOK he's in the door!!!!!

I was going to say the same thing!

[Architect of light 75]

No, that's not me, come on..

Haven't you seen the movie ?

It's the shape from the dream they all have.. this one.. but the shape looked kind of modern 20 years later..



Cheers

Zohie LOOK he's in the door!!!!!

[Amit Y Ville]

I've hounded Architect for months about this as I've been a huge fan of that film for years. Well I wouldn't say that but... it's one of the few horror movies which really has an effect on me.

This film as well as being faithful to John Carpenter's Apocalyptic trio has dark imagery and religious references to doomsday and the return of the devil. It has some eerie imagery and uses some quite frankly disturbing lighting effects, and a synth soundtrack which is enough to scare the bejeesus out of me every time I hear it...

I don't think Prince Of Darkness is as good as The Thing, in terms of acting or storyline - The Thing is hands down my favourite movie. Prince is downright disturbing though and is the epitome of fear for me.

Great pics, I really enjoyed. Did you know there's also an article about it at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/article/378 ? Your pics were better quality though!

Thanks!

[Amit Y Ville]

Question.

Can you walk round the side where there's an alley in which that dude gets impaled on the bike?

[Jetstar3D]

Is it just me or does this look like the same place certain scenes in Nightmare on Elm Street 3:The Dream Warriors were filmed? (Scene where Heather Langenkamp talks with Dr.Gordan and then sees the nun(s) walking...

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[Dan the Damned]

My favorite part of PoD was when that homeless guy gave the warning and then fell apart -- his body comprised of roaches.

I saw that movie at the world famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood -- just down the street from where I'm sitting!

(well, okay, its maybe a 45 min jaunt, as the "street" I refer to is called the 5 freeway, and it runs the length of the North and South American continents...)

[Architect of light 75]

Hey guys, how are you ?

Do you like my pix so ?

I'm a big fan of this movie as well man, I understand your point.

My favorite part of PoD was when that homeless guy gave the warning and then fell apart -- his body comprised of roaches.

I saw that movie at the world famous Chinese Theater in Hollywood -- just down the street from where I'm sitting!

(well, okay, its maybe a 45 min jaunt, as the "street" I refer to is called the 5 freeway, and it runs the length of the North and South American continents...)

Yeah Dan, I agree, this part of the movie is great, very 80's!!

I also agree with your comment about the movie's quality Amit Y Ville. It could have been written way better but it's still an amazing flick.

Ho yeah I also walked all the way around the church where Alice Cooper's character impales the guy with the bike (bike that Cooper used onstage for some of his concerts too), inside and even inside from the back since the guys were cool and told me I could enter (it's a theater). I'll post some more pix soon, watch out!!

Cheers

I've hounded Architect for months about this as I've been a huge fan of that film for years. Well I wouldn't say that but... it's one of the few horror movies which really has an effect on me.

This film as well as being faithful to John Carpenter's Apocalyptic trio has dark imagery and religious references to doomsday and the return of the devil. It has some eerie imagery and uses some quite frankly disturbing lighting effects, and a synth soundtrack which is enough to scare the bejeesus out of me every time I hear it...

I don't think Prince Of Darkness is as good as The Thing, in terms of acting or storyline - The Thing is hands down my favourite movie. Prince is downright disturbing though and is the epitome of fear for me.

Great pics, I really enjoyed. Did you know there's also an article about it at http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/article/378 ? Your pics were better quality though!

Thanks!

Question.

Can you walk round the side where there's an alley in which that dude gets impaled on the bike?

[BellWitch74]

I've never seen this movie. I've heard about it, heard that it was scary, etc. but I have yet to see it.

Pics are great, btw!

[Architect of light 75]

Hey Legendary BellWitch!

How are you ? I was missing your posts!!!



Thanks for the comment. Watch the movie when you can. It's certainly not the best horror flick technically speaking but one my favourite because of the speech on the Catholic church and much more.

Pretty cheesy with cool-bloody FX and amaZing atmosphere most of the time. Look out for Alice Cooper as one of the weirdos in the street and with his special bike!!!

See you cute Miss in Pink, take care

I've never seen this movie. I've heard about it, heard that it was scary, etc. but I have yet to see it.

Pics are great, btw!

[sherbetbizarre]

Watched the movie again last night, cheers for the pics, Arch!

[Howard64]

I have this movie as well. Nice pictures!!

I may watch this again here soon:)

[Architect of light 75]

Watched the movie again last night, cheers for the pics, Arch!

I have this movie as well. Nice pictures!!

I may watch this again here soon:)

Hi guys,

How are you doing ?

I love that creepy movie, really. It was so cool to visit the church in L.A. I took some other pix of me imitating the actors at the exact place they were on pictures from the movie I took with me, do you want to see them ?

[sherbetbizarre]

Yep, while the movie is still fresh in my mind!

[BellWitch74]

I watched this over the weekend and I couldn't focus on it at all. It was creepy and all but I just couldn't get into it.

[eber3]

I like the movie, and the building is interesting looking, but I never thought it looked like a church. Other than the cross on top and the stained glass windows on the sides, which could have been added later, it looks more like a bank or a government building. Does anybody know if it started out as something other than a church?

[Amit Y Ville]

Its been over five years but would love to see more pics from Archutect which he mentioned above.