In a Dark Place (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 2006, In a Dark Place is a thriller and horror film directed by Donato Rotunno, running about 95 minutes. “The real story is what haunts them” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The disturbed arts teacher, Anna Veigh, is hired by Mr. Laing as a governess to raise Flora and her brother Miles. Anna believes that the ghosts of the former governess, Miss Jessel, and housekeeper, Peter Quint, are in the property haunting the children, and she decides to help them to face the spirits and get their souls free.

Who’s in it. In a Dark Place stars Leelee Sobieski as Anna Veig, Tara Fitzgerald as Ms. Grose, Christian Olson as Miles and Gabrielle Adam as Flora, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, In a Dark Place has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Dark Place page.

If you liked it. Fans of In a Dark Place tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch In a Dark Place (2006)?
In US, In a Dark Place is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is In a Dark Place worth watching?
In a Dark Place holds an audience score of 4.0 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 In a Dark Place?
In a Dark Place stars Leelee Sobieski, Tara Fitzgerald, Christian Olson, Gabrielle Adam and Chris Bearne.
When was In a Dark Place released?
In a Dark Place was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.