Dark Places (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1973, Dark Places is a horror film directed by Don Sharp, running about 91 minutes. “There is more than death waiting for you in dark places.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scheming couple plot to conceal a hidden cache of stolen money from its rightful owner. The only problem is that the house they plan to hide it in is haunted.
Who’s in it. Dark Places stars Christopher Lee as Dr. Ian Mandeville, Joan Collins as Sarah Mandeville, Herbert Lom as Prescot and Jane Birkin as Alta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dark Places has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Places page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Places tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Places (1973)?
- In US, Dark Places is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Places worth watching?
- Dark Places holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Places?
- Dark Places stars Christopher Lee, Joan Collins, Herbert Lom, Jane Birkin and Robert Hardy.
- When was Dark Places released?
- Dark Places was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.