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Cyborg detective, voodoo rituals, and a Caribbean president collide in Kincaid’s genre-mashing oddity.

THE OCCULTIST

Private dick without a brain.

1988 · 1h 22m · NR · Action / Comedy / Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A cyborg private eye is hired to protect a Caribbean president visiting New York City. Unknown to him, the president's daughter is in league with his country's rebels who are trying to assassinate him.

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What is The Occultist about?

The Occultist is a 1988 United States action, comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Tim Kincaid about a cyborg private detective hired to protect a Caribbean president in New York City from sadistic sorcerers.

Programmer's Pick

Only in the fevered mind of Tim Kincaid do cyborg detectives, Caribbean coups, and voodoo rituals share billing. The Occultist is a Frankenstein's monster of genres—equal parts sci-fi cheese and supernatural absurdity—delivered with a wink and a gun for a penis.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In The Occultist, a cyborg private eye finds himself on an unusual assignment: he must protect a Caribbean president while the dignitary visits New York City. But this is no routine bodyguard gig. Lurking behind the island’s lush façade are sinister supernatural forces—sadistic sorcerers wielding powers that have never been survived by any man. The film blends action, horror, and tongue-in-cheek comedy, promising both cybernetic mayhem and occult showdowns. As the lines blur between political intrigue and voodoo-fueled chaos, expect a ride that is equal parts bizarre and bullet-riddled, with a central mystery driven by betrayals and supernatural power plays.

Details & Specs

Director
Tim Kincaid
Writer
Tim Kincaid
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 22m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
Also Known As
Waldo Warren, Terreur vaudou, Maximum Thrust

Cast & Crew

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Director: Tim Kincaid Writer: Tim Kincaid
RG Rick Gianasi Waldo Warren JD Joe Derrig Barney Sanford RM Richard Mooney Harold Llewellyn JK Jennifer Kanter Anjanette Davalos MN Mizan Nunes Marianna Davalos Matt Mitler Matt Mitler Colonel Esteve Anibal O. Lleras Anibal O. Lleras President Davalos BV Betty Vaughn Mama Dora Daphne Rubin-Vega Daphne Rubin-Vega Simone (as Daphne) JR Jeffrey R. Iorio Assassin MZ Miriam Zucker T.V. Reporter Robert DiTillio Robert DiTillio Surveillance Guard CG Christopher Grant Terrorist

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Why Cult

Cyborg Private Eye

A hardboiled detective with cybernetic upgrades leads this mashup of sci-fi and sleuthing.

Voodoo Rituals

Supernatural power and voodoo ceremonies add a horror twist to the film’s urban mayhem.

Gun for Penis

Yes, you read that right—a cyborg with a firearm where it counts. Not your average private detective.

Caribbean Political Intrigue

Assassination attempts and rebel plots swirl around a visiting president from a fictional Caribbean nation.

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Threat File

Trigger

Caribbean president's visit to New York

Threat

Sadistic sorcerers with supernatural power

Effect

Assassination attempts and occult attacks

Setting

New York City and Caribbean island

Questions from the Vault

When was The Occultist released? +

The Occultist was released in 1988.

Who directed The Occultist? +

The Occultist was directed by Tim Kincaid.

How long is The Occultist? +

The Occultist has a runtime of 82 minutes.

What genre is The Occultist? +

The Occultist is an action, comedy, horror, and science fiction film.

Where can I watch The Occultist? +

You can watch The Occultist on SassyFlix.

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