Darkness (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 1993, Darkness is a horror film directed by Leif Jonker, running about 90 minutes. “Even the dead will scream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small community is besieged by vampires. After he watches friends ravaged in a convenience store, a lone avenger goes off to do battle with the undead, armed with shotgun, chainsaw, and Holy water. Later he finds other survivors and they try to stay alive long enough to do battle with Liven, king of the vampires.
Who’s in it. Darkness stars Gary Miller as Tobe, Michael Gisick as Greg, Randall Aviks as Liven and Cena Donham as Kelly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Darkness has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkness tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkness (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Darkness worth watching?
- Darkness holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Darkness?
- Darkness stars Gary Miller, Michael Gisick, Randall Aviks, Cena Donham and Lisa Franz.
- When was Darkness released?
- Darkness was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.