The Darkness (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, The Darkness is a thriller film directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A family lives in a cabin in the middle of a submerged forest in the mist and shrouded in perpetual twilight after an undefined global catastrophe. The father keeps his children locked in the basement into believing that a wild beast roams outside.
Who’s in it. The Darkness stars Brontis Jodorowsky as Gustavo, Fernando Álvarez Rebeil as Marcos, Aliocha Sotnikoff as Argel and Camila Robertson Glennie as Luciana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darkness (2016)?
- In US, The Darkness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Darkness worth watching?
- The Darkness holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Darkness?
- The Darkness stars Brontis Jodorowsky, Fernando Álvarez Rebeil, Aliocha Sotnikoff, Camila Robertson Glennie and Meraqui Pradis.
- When was The Darkness released?
- The Darkness was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.