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

  • NR
  • 10/26/2010 (US)
  • Documentary, Science Fiction
  • 1h 58m

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

Overview

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.

Daniel Griffith

Director

Cast

Jeff Burr's headshot

Jeff Burr

Himself
John Carpenter's headshot

John Carpenter

Himself (voice)
Ron Cobb's headshot

Ron Cobb

Himself (voice)
Jack H. Harris's headshot

Jack H. Harris

Himself
Cookie Knapp's headshot

Cookie Knapp

Herself
Douglas Knapp's headshot

Douglas Knapp

Himself
Brian Narelle's headshot

Brian Narelle

Himself
Dan O'Bannon's headshot

Dan O'Bannon

Himself (Archival Footage)

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