It's an early 80's film (between 1981-1984). The film is essentially a one man show. I think it was originally in 3D. It's a low budget sci-fi flick. The protagonist is a thief of sorts. He's trying to steal a gem or gems from a church that has large number of booby traps. The entire movie is him navigating a series of traps to reach the alter where the jewel[s] are. I think he ultimately gets killed in the end. I've been searching for the title to this flick for a long time.
UNK SEZ: Hey, Rob! Not every piece of the puzzle fits perfectly but so much of what you described sounds like THE TREASURE OF THE FOUR CROWNS from 1983. I wrote a review about the movie way back HERE, you can watch a trailer HERE and check out the incredible head-spinning scene below! Let us know if we caught the appropriate culprit!
My only other guess would be METALSTORM: THE DESTRUCTION OF JARED-SYN which is Sci-Fi, 3-D and involves crystals. But the booby trapped church makes me think it must be TOTFC.
YOU DID IT!!! It is absolutely Treasure of the Four Crowns! My search is finally over! Many Thanks!
Oh good! I'm so glad that was it. I really enjoyed TOTFC. I wish i saw that in the theater instead of COMIN" AT YA! I miss old school in your face 3D
yup. this is another one that disturbed me greatly.