Dark Woods (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film
Released in 1989, Dark Woods is a notable film directed by Jacques Deray, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In this gothic romance based on a 1950s novel by Robert Margerit, after a whirlwind romance, Violette (Beatrice Dalle), a Parisian girl, has married Gustave Dupin (Philippe Volter), a charming aristocrat, and returned with him to live on his country estate. There, she begins to discover that all is not as it seemed, and beneath her groom's charming exterior is an undreamt-of savagery. She forms an alliance with her husband's much saner brother Bastien (Stephane Freiss) which saves her in the end, but not before she must go on trial for the murder of her husband.
Who’s in it. Dark Woods stars Béatrice Dalle as Violette, Philippe Volter, Stéphane Freiss as Bastien and Geneviève Page as Nathalie Dupin, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Woods page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Woods (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Woods change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Dark Woods?
- Dark Woods stars Béatrice Dalle, Philippe Volter, Stéphane Freiss, Geneviève Page and Michel Duchaussoy.
- When was Dark Woods released?
- Dark Woods was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.