Cold & Dark (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2005, Cold & Dark is an action, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Andrew Goth, running about 94 minutes. “To Protect and Sever” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Detective Mortimer Shade is somehow killed in a freezer, a parasite called a grail possesses his body, revives him, but he needs blood to stay alive. His partner John Dark accepts the new situation and together they become vigilantes, judging and killing the bad guys, with Shade sucking their blood with his claw. However, Dark notes that Shade is losing the rest of his humanity and becoming a monster, being aware and afraid of the danger Shade represents to mankind and trying to stop him.
Who’s in it. Cold & Dark stars Luke Goss as John Dark, Kevin Howarth as Mortimer Shade, Matt Lucas as Dr. Elgin and Carly Jane Turnbull as Albany.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Cold & Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cold & Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cold & Dark 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 Cold & Dark (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cold & Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cold & Dark worth watching?
- Cold & Dark holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Cold & Dark?
- Cold & Dark stars Luke Goss, Kevin Howarth, Matt Lucas and Carly Jane Turnbull.
- When was Cold & Dark released?
- Cold & Dark was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.