Alone in the Dark (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1982, Alone in the Dark is a thriller and horror film directed by Jack Sholder, running about 93 minutes. “When the lights go out, the terror begins.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A quartet of murderous psychopaths break out of a mental hospital during a power blackout and lay siege to their doctor's house.
Who’s in it. Alone in the Dark stars Jack Palance as Frank Hawkes, Donald Pleasence as Leo Bain, Martin Landau as Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff and Dwight Schultz as Dan Potter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Alone in the Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Alone in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Alone in the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Alone in the Dark (1982)?
- In US, Alone in the Dark is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Alone in the Dark worth watching?
- Alone in the Dark holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Alone in the Dark?
- Alone in the Dark stars Jack Palance, Donald Pleasence, Martin Landau, Dwight Schultz and Erland van Lidth.