Dark August (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1976, Dark August is a horror and mystery film directed by Martin G. Goldman, running about 87 minutes. “A young girl dies ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl is accidentally run down by a car driven by a careless city slicker. This careless injustice provokes the girl's grandfather into summoning his mystical powers and placing a death curse on the young man. Desperate to stave off the dire consequences of the hex, Barry seeks the counsel of a local psychic medium
Who’s in it. Dark August stars Kim Hunter as Adrianna Putnam, J.J. Barry as Sal Devito, Carolyne Barry as Jackie (as Carole Shelyne) and Kate McKeown as Lesley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Dark August has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and 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 August page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark August tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark August (1976)?
- In US, Dark August is available to stream on ARROW, and 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 August worth watching?
- Dark August holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark August?
- Dark August stars Kim Hunter, J.J. Barry, Carolyne Barry, Kate McKeown and Frank Bongiorno.
- When was Dark August released?
- Dark August was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.