Darkness (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2002, Darkness is a horror film directed by Jaume Balagueró, running about 102 minutes. “A house. A past. A secret. Will you dare enter?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage girl moves into a remote country home with her family, only to discover that the gloomy old house has a horrifying past that threatens to destroy them.
Who’s in it. Darkness stars Anna Paquin as Regina, Lena Olin as Maria, Iain Glen as Mark and Giancarlo Giannini as Albert Rua, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $34M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 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 (2002)?
- In US, Darkness is available to 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 Darkness worth watching?
- Darkness holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darkness?
- Darkness stars Anna Paquin, Lena Olin, Iain Glen, Giancarlo Giannini and Fele Martínez.
- When was Darkness released?
- Darkness was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.