Darken (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Darken is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Audrey Cummings, running about 82 minutes.

What it’s about. Darken is set in a bizarre, mysterious, and violent unknown world with danger and death around every corner. After a young woman is accosted by a dying warrior in the middle of the street, a bizarre incantation propels her into the realm of Darken - a violent prison-like world of labyrinthine rooms, interconnected with no apparent rhyme or reason and no way of escape. As she fights for survival within this brutal place, she finds allies who are rebelling against the rule of a self-appointed religious despot who demands allegiance to an all-powerful god called "Mother Darken." Eve and her allies must fight with everything they have if they are to have any hope of surviving the horrors Darken has in store for them.

Who’s in it. Darken stars Bea Santos as Eve, Oluniké Adeliyi as Kali, Ari Millen as Martin and Christine Horne as Clarity, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Darken has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darken page.

If you liked it. Fans of Darken tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.