Dark Encounter (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2019, Dark Encounter is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Carl Strathie, running about 97 minutes. “Don't look up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A year after the mysterious disappearance of an 8 year-old girl, we meet her grieving family as they return home from her memorial service in their small town. Later that evening, strange lights appear in the nearby forest and the family is exposed to an inexplicably strange phenomenon that rattles them to the core. The origin of the lights appear to be visitors from another world that seemingly terrorize the family. What they don't realize is that these 'beings' will lead the family to the truth behind the little girl's disturbing disappearance.
Who’s in it. Dark Encounter stars Laura Fraser as Olivia Anderson, Alice Lowe as Arlene Burroughs, Mel Raido as Ray Anderson and Sid Phoenix as Billy Anderson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Dark Encounter has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Dark Encounter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Encounter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Encounter (2019)?
- In US, Dark Encounter 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 Dark Encounter worth watching?
- Dark Encounter holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Encounter?
- Dark Encounter stars Laura Fraser, Alice Lowe, Mel Raido, Sid Phoenix and Grant Masters.
- When was Dark Encounter released?
- Dark Encounter was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.