Darker than Night (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 5.2

Darker than Night poster

Released in 2018, Darker than Night is a thriller and horror film directed by Johnny Mitchell, running about 82 minutes. “Out of sight. Out of mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sloan Carter is a young girl who has recently been blinded. Her father leaves for the weekend and her two best friends, returning home from University, keep her company. A protege of her father's, passing through town, also spends the night. The peaceful weekend is interrupted by a shadowy threat and the safe country getaway turns into a fight for survival.

Who’s in it. Darker than Night stars Bea Santos as Sloan Carter, Atticus Mitchell as Bill, Erik Knudsen as Toby and Melinda Shankar as Mika, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Darker than Night 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, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darker than Night page.

If you liked it. Fans of Darker than Night tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Darker than Night (2018)?
In US, Darker than Night is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Darker than Night worth watching?
Darker than Night holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Darker than Night?
Darker than Night stars Bea Santos, Atticus Mitchell, Erik Knudsen, Melinda Shankar and Paul Popowich.
When was Darker than Night released?
Darker than Night was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.