Like a Moth to a Flame (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Like a Moth to a Flame is a thriller film directed by Toby Ross, running about 85 minutes. “You know it will kill you. But you want it so bad.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An erotically charged thriller composed of three short films. “In Our Darkest Moments” mixes wry humor and tense drama as it chronicles the sleazy exploits of a hunky, closeted married man who cruises seedy bookstores and sex dens. He begins an affair with a dangerous teenager, unaware of the disastrous effects it will have on his life. “In the Dark, Softly”, directed by Joe Rubin, is a love story (of sorts), chronicling a young man's obsession with a local serial killer. And in the final film, “In Deep”, the police are trying to catch a murderer who preys on lonely men and then offs them with his extraordinarily large appendage. Maybe this killer is more than he seems.

Who’s in it. Like a Moth to a Flame stars Anthony Blaze as Park Victim (segment "Deep"), Rachel Cable as The Girl (segment "In The Dark Softly"), Johnny Carvajal as Kevin (segment "In our Darkest Moments") and Brian Chankin as Nasty Queen (segment "In The Dark Softly") / Street Pick Up (segment "In the Dark Softly"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Like a Moth to a Flame has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like a Moth to a Flame page.

If you liked it. Fans of Like a Moth to a Flame tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.