After Darkness (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1985, After Darkness is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard, running about 104 minutes. “A schizophrenic fear of a memory that threatened to destroy them both.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To salve his guilty conscience an elder brother removes his disturbed younger sibling from a mental institution after a suicide attempt and tries to bring him back to mental competency through one on one contact. Free of the institution he continues to be haunted by dreams of a lost twin and chants the eerie phrase "Do I stand before the king?" It is the elder brother that seems doomed to lose himself in his brother's insanity.
Who’s in it. After Darkness stars John Hurt as Peter Hunningford, Julian Sands as Laurence Hunningford, Victoria Abril as Pascale and Pamela Salem as Elisabeth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, After Darkness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of After Darkness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After Darkness (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for After Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is After Darkness worth watching?
- After Darkness holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in After Darkness?
- After Darkness stars John Hurt, Julian Sands, Victoria Abril, Pamela Salem and Gerd Heinz.
- When was After Darkness released?
- After Darkness was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.