Dark Side of Genius (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1994, Dark Side of Genius is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Phedon Papamichael, running about 87 minutes. “Creating an erotic masterpiece can be murder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julian Jons is a talented but troubled young artist. He has just been released from an asylum, where he has spent the last seven years for the murder of Anna, his girlfriend/model. Attempting to start painting again, he is pursued by journalist Jennifer Cole, who is intrigued by this complex, brooding man. Against the backdrop of the modern art world, she begins to dig into the past, fully aware that it holds painful memories for Julian, and perhaps danger for herself.
Who’s in it. Dark Side of Genius stars Brent David Fraser as Julian Jons, Finola Hughes as Jennifer Cole, Glenn Shadix as Leon Bennini and Moon Unit Zappa as Carrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dark Side of Genius has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Side of Genius page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Side of Genius tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Side of Genius (1994)?
- In US, Dark Side of Genius is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Side of Genius worth watching?
- Dark Side of Genius holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Side of Genius?
- Dark Side of Genius stars Brent David Fraser, Finola Hughes, Glenn Shadix, Moon Unit Zappa and Patrick Richwood.
- When was Dark Side of Genius released?
- Dark Side of Genius was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.