Out of the Darkness (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Out of the Darkness is a family and mystery film directed by John Krish, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. In an English village, three youths see the spirit of a child who died in a 17th-century plague epidemic. They decide to learn about the town's history to find out how they can help set the child's ghost free.
Who’s in it. Out of the Darkness stars Gary Halliday as Tom, Michael Flowers as Mike Neil, Emma Ingham as Penny Neil and Anthony Winder as Ghost boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Out of the Darkness has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out of the Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of the Darkness tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of the Darkness (1985)?
- In US, Out of the Darkness is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Out of the Darkness worth watching?
- Out of the Darkness holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out of the Darkness?
- Out of the Darkness stars Gary Halliday, Michael Flowers, Emma Ingham, Anthony Winder and Vivienne Moore.
- When was Out of the Darkness released?
- Out of the Darkness was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.