The Darkness (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2016, The Darkness is a thriller and horror film directed by Greg McLean, running about 92 minutes. “Evil comes home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A family returns from a Grand Canyon vacation with a supernatural presence in tow.
Who’s in it. The Darkness stars Kevin Bacon as Peter Taylor, Radha Mitchell as Bronny Taylor, David Mazouz as Michael Taylor and Lucy Fry as Stephanie Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Darkness has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Darkness tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Darkness (2016)?
- In US, The Darkness is available to stream on History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Darkness worth watching?
- The Darkness holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Darkness?
- The Darkness stars Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, David Mazouz, Lucy Fry and Parker Mack.
- When was The Darkness released?
- The Darkness was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.