The Dark (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2018, The Dark is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Justin P. Lange, running about 95 minutes. “Your worst fear is your only hope” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A murderous, flesh-eating undead young girl haunting the remote stretch of woods where she was murdered decades earlier, discovers a kidnapped and abused boy hiding in the trunk of one of her victim’s cars. Her decision to let the boy live throws her aggressively solitary existence into upheaval, and ultimately forces her to re-examine just how much of her humanity her murderer was able to destroy.
Who’s in it. The Dark stars Nadia Alexander as Mina, Toby Nichols as Alex, Karl Markovics as Josef Hofer and Margarethe Tiesel as Agnes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Dark has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dark 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dark (2018)?
- In US, 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 The Dark worth watching?
- The Dark holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dark?
- The Dark stars Nadia Alexander, Toby Nichols, Karl Markovics, Margarethe Tiesel and Dylan Trowbridge.
- When was The Dark released?
- The Dark was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.