Alone in the Dark (1982) Movie Poster The Alone in the Dark (1982) movie poster represents a promotional material for the horror film of the same name. Directed by Jack Sholder, this third installment in the Alone in the Dark series was not directly connected to its predecessors. The movie, based on the 1980 video game of the same name, stars Jack Palance as Edward Carnby, a private investigator with psychic abilities, and Martin Landau as Victor Hess, a wealthy industrialist. The plot revolves around Carnby being hired by Hess to find a missing girl who has vanished while searching for ancient artifacts in the swamps of Louisiana. The poster typically showcases key elements from the film, such as eerie landscapes, supernatural entities, and prominent characters, aiming to generate interest among potential viewers.