The Dark Area (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2000, The Dark Area is a horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Oliver Hummell, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. As the distraught student Tobias is incapable of making a statement, the investigator in charge confronts him with the gruesome truth: the video recordings that reveal what happened to Tobias and his four friends when they ignored all warnings and got lost in a sealed-off forest area. But even when Tobias believes he has seen it all, the real horror is far from over. Nothing is as it seems and everyone is a suspect....
Who’s in it. The Dark Area stars Tobias Ibel as Tobias, Jasmin Hänsgen as Jasmin, Andre Horsten as Andre and Stefan Lammert as Stefan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Dark Area has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dark Area page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark Area tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark Area (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dark Area change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dark Area worth watching?
- The Dark Area holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark Area?
- The Dark Area stars Tobias Ibel, Jasmin Hänsgen, Andre Horsten, Stefan Lammert and Oliver Hummell.
- When was The Dark Area released?
- The Dark Area was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.