Against the Dark (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Against the Dark is an action, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Richard Crudo, running about 94 minutes. “He lives by the sword. They will die by it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When most of the population of Earth is infected by a virus and transformed into flesh eaters and blood drinking creatures, a group of hunters lead by Tao and his sword chase the vampire zombies to eliminate them. Six non-infected survivors try to find the exit of an abandoned hospital crowded of the infected creatures. Meanwhile, the military is ready to bomb the whole area.
Who’s in it. Against the Dark stars Steven Seagal as Commander Tao, Linden Ashby as Cross, Jenna Harrison as Dorothy and Danny Midwinter as Morgan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Against the Dark has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Against the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of Against the Dark tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Against the Dark (2009)?
- In US, Against the Dark is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Against the Dark worth watching?
- Against the Dark holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Against the Dark?
- Against the Dark stars Steven Seagal, Linden Ashby, Jenna Harrison, Danny Midwinter and Emma Catherwood.
- When was Against the Dark released?
- Against the Dark was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.