The People Who Own the Dark (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, The People Who Own the Dark is a horror and science fiction film directed by León Klimovsky, running about 94 minutes. “Now ... there is nothing between you and ... "the people who own the dark"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of rich businessmen and military officers who are partying in an old castle are spared when a nuclear war ravages the earth. When they venture out into the nearest town to search for food and supplies, they find most of the residents blinded, and soon they discover the existence of a sinister group called The People Who Own The Dark.
Who’s in it. The People Who Own the Dark stars Nadiuska as Clara, Alberto de Mendoza as Prof. Fulton, Paul Naschy as Bourne and Maria Perschy as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The People Who Own the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Who Own the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Who Own the Dark tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Who Own the Dark (1976)?
- In US, The People Who Own the Dark is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The People Who Own the Dark worth watching?
- The People Who Own the Dark holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Who Own the Dark?
- The People Who Own the Dark stars Nadiuska, Alberto de Mendoza, Paul Naschy, Maria Perschy and Teresa Gimpera.
- When was The People Who Own the Dark released?
- The People Who Own the Dark was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.