Don't Look in the Dark (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2025, Don't Look in the Dark is a horror and mystery film directed by Sam Freeman, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. A couple's phones secretly recorded their camping trip in Pinelands National Reserve on April 4, 2022, capturing fragmented audio/video of what happened. The blackouts remain as found in the footage.
Who’s in it. Don't Look in the Dark stars Ryder Freeman as The Child, Rebi Paganini as Maya and Dennis Puglisi as Golan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Don't Look in the Dark sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Don't Look in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Don't Look in the Dark tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Don't Look in the Dark (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Don't Look in the Dark change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Don't Look in the Dark worth watching?
- Don't Look in the Dark holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Don't Look in the Dark?
- Don't Look in the Dark stars Ryder Freeman, Rebi Paganini and Dennis Puglisi.
- When was Don't Look in the Dark released?
- Don't Look in the Dark was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.