Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star 13 years old

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

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.

Credits

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star Cast

Name Character
Dan O'Bannon He was 64, 63 years old when he died as Himself (Archival Footage)
John Carpenter He was 62, now 76 years old as Himself (voice)
Tommy Lee Wallace He was 61, now 74 years old as Himself
Bill Taylor as Himself
Ron Cobb He was 73, now 87 years old as Himself (voice)
Jeff Burr He was 47, now 61 years old as Himself
Brian Narelle as Himself
Douglas Knapp He was 61, 70 years old when he died as Himself
Cookie Knapp as Herself

Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star Crew

Name Department
Daniel Griffith as Director. He was 61 (now 75) years old Directing
Daniel Griffith as Editor. He was 61 (now 75) years old Editing
Daniel Griffith as Producer. He was 61 (now 75) years old Production
Gary Crutcher as Executive Producer. Production
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star poster
Let There Be Light: The Odyssey of Dark Star (13 years)

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

  • Release day: Tuesday, October 26, 2010
  • Runtime: 118 minutes