THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS

Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Bernard Hill

Paramount Pictures; Directed by Stephen Hopkins

Rated R; 109 minutes; 1996

Two unbelievably cunning lions, "The Ghost" and "The Darkness," put a halt to Britain’s plans for an East African railway when they went on a man-eating frenzy that claimed over 130 lives. Set in 1896, this spine-tingling tale stars Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas as two courageous men whose astonishing adventure to slay the beasts was nothing short of remarkable.

REVIEWS

"Edge of your seat thriller! A remarkable piece of filmmaking. Sensational!"

- Jim Ferguson, PREVUE CHANNEL

"The JAWS of the jungle."

- Leo Quinones, KIIS FM RADIO

"Douglas and Kilmer deliver superb performances. An exceptional film."

- Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO

"A thriller of a nail-biter-leaves you breathless! Don’t miss!"

- Bonnie Churchill, NATIONAL NEWS SYNDICATE

"The rare Hollywood action-adventure that becomes more surprising and exotic as it moves along . . . nail biting tension."

- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"Breathtaking . . . thrilling! Douglas makes every minute count. Kilmer fits the role to perfection."

- Bob Thomas, ASSOCIATED PRESS

"A hypnotic spectacle."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"A film of epic scope."

- Jack Garner, GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

"Spellbinding . . . spectacular. An incredible story."

- Jack Mathews, NEWSDAY

"Thumbs up!"

- Gene Siskel, SISKEL & EBERT

"This story is original, well-crafted and expertly acted. A roaring success."

- Larry Ratliff, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

"Spellbinding...breathtaking...sweeping. Riveting intensity."

- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST

"The thrills are genuine, the characters real and the images Unforgettable."

- Todd Camp, FORT WORTH STAR-TELLEGRAM

"A powerful and unforgettable film."

- John Pascuzzi, CBS-TV

"It’s one of the few epic adventures of recent vintage with such a richly intriguing tale at its core. Kilmer gives a charismatic lead performance. Great spectacle."

- Amy Dawes, DAILY NEWS

"A hypnotic spectacle."

- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE

"A unique and exceptional film. Douglas and Kilmer deliver superb performances in this fascinating and suspenseful adventure."

- Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO