Spreading Darkness (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 2017, Spreading Darkness is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by Josh Eisenstadt, running about 91 minutes. “Murder. Mystery. Mayhem. Pink Socks.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Stu Undercoffler (Eric Roberts) is a corrupt CEO whose drive for power has led him to make some highly unethical choices. Once Stu's self-serving decisions have begun to spread darkness through the world, there's no stopping it. After losing his wife, Stu begins to have a crisis of conscience but starts to believe he is being stalked and has been hallucinating. Is he losing his mind or have his former victims come back to wreck havoc on him?

Who’s in it. Spreading Darkness stars Eric Roberts as Stu Undercoffler, John Savage as Brett, James Duval as Mark Minscourri and Dominique Swain as Fiona Funari, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Spreading Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spreading Darkness page.

If you liked it. Fans of Spreading Darkness tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Spreading Darkness (2017)?
In US, Spreading Darkness is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Spreading Darkness worth watching?
Spreading Darkness holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Spreading Darkness?
Spreading Darkness stars Eric Roberts, John Savage, James Duval, Dominique Swain and Louis Mandylor.
When was Spreading Darkness released?
Spreading Darkness was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.