A Blade in the Dark (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1983, A Blade in the Dark is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lamberto Bava, running about 110 minutes. “When the lights go out, the knife goes in.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A killer stalks a composer staying at a posh Tuscany villa while writing the score to a horror film which has an incriminating clue to the killer's identity.
Who’s in it. A Blade in the Dark stars Andrea Occhipinti as Bruno, Anny Papa as Sandra, Fabiola Toledo as Angela and Michele Soavi as Tony Rendina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Blade in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Blade in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Blade in the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Blade in the Dark (1983)?
- In US, A Blade in the Dark is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Blade in the Dark worth watching?
- A Blade in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Blade in the Dark?
- A Blade in the Dark stars Andrea Occhipinti, Anny Papa, Fabiola Toledo, Michele Soavi and Valéria Cavalli.
- When was A Blade in the Dark released?
- A Blade in the Dark was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.