The Dark Myth (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1990, The Dark Myth is a fantasy, horror, mystery and animation film directed by Tomomi Mochizuki, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. DARK MYTH is the twisted tale of Takahashi, a young innocent who is persecuted by the evil, powerful Kikuchi clan because he bears the "mark of the serpent". Haunted by the murder of his father ten years earlier, Takahashi finds himself embroiled in an ancient scheme when the Kikuchi clan, direct descendants of the five original families of Japan, identify him as the man sent to destroy them.
Who’s in it. The Dark Myth stars Nozomu Sasaki as Takeshi Yamato (voice), Mizuho Suzuki as Takeuchi (voice), Hiromi Tsuru as Miya (voice) and Show Hayami as Kazuhiko Kikuchi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Dark Myth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Myth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Myth tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Myth (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Myth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dark Myth worth watching?
- The Dark Myth holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror, mystery and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Myth?
- The Dark Myth stars Nozomu Sasaki, Mizuho Suzuki, Hiromi Tsuru, Show Hayami and Yuzuru Fujimoto.
- When was The Dark Myth released?
- The Dark Myth was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.