Darklight (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, Darklight is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Bill Platt, running about 90 minutes. “It's time to fight evil with evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Captured by a secret society known as the Faith and mentally controlled with a powerful spell, ancient demoness Lilith now lives as a young woman with no memory of her agless past. However, the terrifying plague unleashed by a rampaging monster, the Demonicos, forces one human to recruit her mystical power known as the Darklight to fight this terrifying beast...
Who’s in it. Darklight stars Shiri Appleby as Lilith / Elle, Richard Burgi as William Shaw, John de Lancie as Faith Director Chapel and David Hewlett as Anders Raeborne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Darklight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darklight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darklight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darklight (2004)?
- In GB, Darklight is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darklight worth watching?
- Darklight holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darklight?
- Darklight stars Shiri Appleby, Richard Burgi, John de Lancie, David Hewlett and Ross Manarchy.
- When was Darklight released?
- Darklight was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.