The First Power List Price: $14.98 Our Price: $3.51 Your Save: $ 11.47 ( 77% ) Availability: Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Starring: Lou Diamond Phillips, Tracy Griffith, Jeff Kober, Mykelti Williamson, Elizabeth Arlen Directed By: Robert Resnikoff Average Customer Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD EAN: 9780792850649 Format: Anamorphic ISBN: 0792850645 Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD) Region Code: 1 Release Date: 2001-08-28 Running Time: 98 Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Theatrical Release Date: 1990-04-06 Related Items Renegades Warlock Fright Night Warlock: The Armageddon Malevolent Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: "Fallen" is better Comment: Police Detective Russel Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) thinks that catching serial killer Patrick Channing (Jeff Kober) and sending him to the gas chamber will be enough to stop his killing spree. That is, until the killings start again and professional psychic Tess Seaton (Tracy Griffith) shows up in his life, insisting that Patrick has been given the "first power" by the devil and has used it to rise from the dead. The plot of "The First Power" is very similar to that of "Fallen" (which was made in 1998, eight years after "The First Power"). Both films centre on demonic serial killers who seemingly can't be stopped and who can pass from one body to another. However, "Fallen" is far and away the better of the two films (in fact, it is one of the most frightening films that I have ever seen - the song "Time is on my Side" still creeps me out, whenever I hear it). "The First Power" is the sort of film you would expect to find on late night television or on the bottom shelf of your local DVD store. The concept is a good one (good enough to be reused as "Fallen"), but the execution is terrible. The acting is laughably bad, particularly on the part of Tracy Griffith (yes, Melanie's sister), and there are so many plot holes and improbabilities, not to mention scenes that just plain confused me, that it's only really worth watching if you're the sort of person who enjoys films that are "so bad they're good". Nevertheless, if you are into "so bad it's good" films, this stands out in my mind as one of the two most enjoyably bad films that I have ever seen (alongside "Jade"), so if you do happen to stumble across this film, it might not be a complete waste of your time. Customer Rating: Summary: c u around buddy boy !!!! Comment: very good movie lot's of action too believe me you will not be disappointed i think this is lou diamond's best movie to date and again i found this movie here when i couldn't find it anyway else again thanx amazon you have a customer for life with me Customer Rating: Summary: One of the few flicks that really needed a sequel Comment: The First Power is a thriller starring Lou Diamond Phillips as a detective hellbent on bringing down a serial killer. He eventually succeeds capturing this guy in a bloody fight. The killer is put to death in the gas chamber. However this is only the beginning. He returns as a spirit that is able to take over peoples bodies, basically making himself immortal. And he begins his murder spree again. With very good action scenes, solid acting, and a well thought out story. The First Power shapes up into an excellent flick. Jeff Kober who plays the killer is very convincing in his role. He plays with the detectives head and has him wondering is he going mad. Some of the antics he pulls come off as pretty funny at times. This is a very fun movie that never became slow to me in the slightest. It is among my favorite movies and I don't think anyone can go wrong with this flick. Customer Rating: Summary: The First Time Jeff Kober scared the Bejeezus out of me Comment: I can't understand the low ratings for this film. I will always remember it for its odd but attractive cast, the strange twists and novel occult storyline and for the first appearance to me of Jeff Kober who went on to scare me by turning up in many movies and tv shows including Buffy and Kindred the Embraced. This movie made me laugh and yelp. Watching this movie was the first time I appreciated being in a crowded movie theater because the howls and laughter of the young audience really enhanced the experience. Customer Rating: Summary: It Was A Dark And Stormy Night.................. Comment: in Stephen King's Maine,and and The First Power debuted as the showcase in our small film festival. Ten Horror buffs were glued to the screen for the duration of the film. When the The First Power ended,a standing ovation was at hand! This Horror film is just that good. The plot of a demonic killer is nothing new,but the presentation of Patrick Channing was something quiet different. This young man was destined from birth to follow the left-handed path. Born of an incestuous relationship,he was reared in an environment that did nothing,but encourage him to fall from grace and become the instument of evil. Veteran actor,Jeff Kober,in the role of Channing,armed the character with all the attributes of a Satanic desciple,more than willing to the bidding of the Dark Lord. Channing slaughtered with a glee,showing no mercy to victim,be it,adult or child. Enter Detective Russell(Lou Diamond Phillips) Logan,a cop with a history of nabbing serial killers. Logan was having no luck at all with the "Pentagram Killer",as Channing was hailed in the press,when psychic Tess Seton(Tracy Griffith) began to have contact with Channing in her own special way-through telepathy. She warned Logan of Channings whereabouts and then..................Well,you will have to view The First Power to find out! Don't miss this one folks,it is a scarefest that you won't soon forget!!! Editorial Reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: "Fallen" is better Comment: Police Detective Russel Logan (Lou Diamond Phillips) thinks that catching serial killer Patrick Channing (Jeff Kober) and sending him to the gas chamber will be enough to stop his killing spree. That is, until the killings start again and professional psychic Tess Seaton (Tracy Griffith) shows up in his life, insisting that Patrick has been given the "first power" by the devil and has used it to rise from the dead. The plot of "The First Power" is very similar to that of "Fallen" (which was made in 1998, eight years after "The First Power"). Both films centre on demonic serial killers who seemingly can't be stopped and who can pass from one body to another. However, "Fallen" is far and away the better of the two films (in fact, it is one of the most frightening films that I have ever seen - the song "Time is on my Side" still creeps me out, whenever I hear it). "The First Power" is the sort of film you would expect to find on late night television or on the bottom shelf of your local DVD store. The concept is a good one (good enough to be reused as "Fallen"), but the execution is terrible. The acting is laughably bad, particularly on the part of Tracy Griffith (yes, Melanie's sister), and there are so many plot holes and improbabilities, not to mention scenes that just plain confused me, that it's only really worth watching if you're the sort of person who enjoys films that are "so bad they're good". Nevertheless, if you are into "so bad it's good" films, this stands out in my mind as one of the two most enjoyably bad films that I have ever seen (alongside "Jade"), so if you do happen to stumble across this film, it might not be a complete waste of your time. Customer Rating: Summary: c u around buddy boy !!!! Comment: very good movie lot's of action too believe me you will not be disappointed i think this is lou diamond's best movie to date and again i found this movie here when i couldn't find it anyway else again thanx amazon you have a customer for life with me Customer Rating: Summary: One of the few flicks that really needed a sequel Comment: The First Power is a thriller starring Lou Diamond Phillips as a detective hellbent on bringing down a serial killer. He eventually succeeds capturing this guy in a bloody fight. The killer is put to death in the gas chamber. However this is only the beginning. He returns as a spirit that is able to take over peoples bodies, basically making himself immortal. And he begins his murder spree again. With very good action scenes, solid acting, and a well thought out story. The First Power shapes up into an excellent flick. Jeff Kober who plays the killer is very convincing in his role. He plays with the detectives head and has him wondering is he going mad. Some of the antics he pulls come off as pretty funny at times. This is a very fun movie that never became slow to me in the slightest. It is among my favorite movies and I don't think anyone can go wrong with this flick. Customer Rating: Summary: The First Time Jeff Kober scared the Bejeezus out of me Comment: I can't understand the low ratings for this film. I will always remember it for its odd but attractive cast, the strange twists and novel occult storyline and for the first appearance to me of Jeff Kober who went on to scare me by turning up in many movies and tv shows including Buffy and Kindred the Embraced. This movie made me laugh and yelp. Watching this movie was the first time I appreciated being in a crowded movie theater because the howls and laughter of the young audience really enhanced the experience. Customer Rating: Summary: It Was A Dark And Stormy Night.................. Comment: in Stephen King's Maine,and and The First Power debuted as the showcase in our small film festival. Ten Horror buffs were glued to the screen for the duration of the film. When the The First Power ended,a standing ovation was at hand! This Horror film is just that good. The plot of a demonic killer is nothing new,but the presentation of Patrick Channing was something quiet different. This young man was destined from birth to follow the left-handed path. Born of an incestuous relationship,he was reared in an environment that did nothing,but encourage him to fall from grace and become the instument of evil. Veteran actor,Jeff Kober,in the role of Channing,armed the character with all the attributes of a Satanic desciple,more than willing to the bidding of the Dark Lord. Channing slaughtered with a glee,showing no mercy to victim,be it,adult or child. Enter Detective Russell(Lou Diamond Phillips) Logan,a cop with a history of nabbing serial killers. Logan was having no luck at all with the "Pentagram Killer",as Channing was hailed in the press,when psychic Tess Seton(Tracy Griffith) began to have contact with Channing in her own special way-through telepathy. She warned Logan of Channings whereabouts and then..................Well,you will have to view The First Power to find out! Don't miss this one folks,it is a scarefest that you won't soon forget!!! How do you stop a killer with immortal powers? Lou Diamond Phillips stars as a hotshot L.A. homicide detective caught in a harrowing game with a man who lives to kill ' and cannot die ' in this psychological thriller that transcends mortal terror!After a long, gruesome hunt, Detective Russell Logan (Phillips) finally captures the brutal Pentagram Killer (Jeff Kober) and watches as the murderer is executed at San Quentin. Finally, the terror is over...or is it? When the ritualistic killings begin again, Logan is haunted by violent visions of the executed man and seeks the counsel of a beautiful psychic (Tracy Griffith). Together they discover that the Pentagram Killer, one of Satan's disciples, possesses the First Power ' the ability to inhabit the bodies of others at will! Now Logan has to catch the killer again, not knowing where, when ' or in whom ' he'll show up next! Charged with bone-chilling suspense and otherworldly evil, The First Power will scare the devil out of you! Ask about this healthcare product "The First Power" in the forum Give review on this healthcare product "The First Power" in the forum Search related information in the forum