Dark Souls (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2010, Dark Souls is a thriller and horror film directed by Mathieu Peteul, running about 95 minutes. “The darkness within has come out to play” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl, Johanna, is attacked and seemingly murdered. Her father receives a phone call from the police pronouncing her dead as he sees her walk in the front door of their house. Strange things begin to happen to Johanna; she is disorientated and becomes pale and unresponsive. Similar attacks begin to happen, and Johanna’s father takes it on himself to find out the truth. He embarks on a dark thrill ride of lost memories, conspiracy, and zombie-like symptoms. Finding the mysterious darkness within is the source of the bizarre world he has uncovered.
Who’s in it. Dark Souls stars Morten Rudå as Morten Ravn, Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Richard Askestad, Ida Elise Broch as Maria and Johanna Gustavsson as Johanna Ravn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Dark Souls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Souls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Souls tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Souls (2010)?
- In GB, Dark Souls is available to stream on Shudder Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Souls worth watching?
- Dark Souls holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Souls?
- Dark Souls stars Morten Rudå, Kyrre Haugen Sydness, Ida Elise Broch, Johanna Gustavsson and Jan Hårstad.
- When was Dark Souls released?
- Dark Souls was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.