The Absence of Light (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 1.7
Released in 2006, The Absence of Light is a horror film directed by Patrick Desmond, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. When a scientist discovers the possibility of the meaning of life, two shadowy organizations learn of this and will stop at nothing to steal the scientist's work for themselves. As a result, two burned-out assassins named Puritan and Sultan are assigned to protect the scientist and keep his project from falling into the wrong hands.
Who’s in it. The Absence of Light stars Tom Savini as The Higher Power, Caroline Munro as Abbey Church, Michael Berryman as The Seer and Tony Todd as The Alchemist, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.7/10, The Absence of Light 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 Absence of Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Absence of Light tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Absence of Light (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Absence of Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Absence of Light worth watching?
- The Absence of Light holds an audience score of 1.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Absence of Light?
- The Absence of Light stars Tom Savini, Caroline Munro, Michael Berryman, Tony Todd and Richard Conant.
- When was The Absence of Light released?
- The Absence of Light was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.