Suddenly in the Dark (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Suddenly in the Dark is a drama, horror and mystery film directed by Go Yeong-nam, running about 95 minutes. “Who's actually the villain? Is it all a dream? Is she right?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wife starts to suspect her husband's infidelity after the arrival of their new, young housekeeper, who carries a mysterious wooden doll with herself.
Who’s in it. Suddenly in the Dark stars Yoon Il-bong as Kang Yu-jin, Kim Young-ae as Seon-hee, Lee Ki-seon as Mi-ok and Han Hye-ri.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Suddenly in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suddenly in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suddenly in the Dark tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suddenly in the Dark (1981)?
- In US, Suddenly in the Dark is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suddenly in the Dark worth watching?
- Suddenly in the Dark holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suddenly in the Dark?
- Suddenly in the Dark stars Yoon Il-bong, Kim Young-ae, Lee Ki-seon and Han Hye-ri.
- When was Suddenly in the Dark released?
- Suddenly in the Dark was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.