The Dark(2005)
One of the living for one of the dead.
The Dark Synopsis
In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.
The Dark (2005) is a horror, thriller and mystery film directed by John Fawcett, released on September 28, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Maria Bello, Sean Bean, Abigail Stone and Richard Elfyn. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 298 ratings.
- Director:
- John Fawcett
- Writers:
- Stephen Massicotte, Simon Maginn, Rory Gilmartin
- Producers:
- Paul W. S. Anderson, Jeremy Bolt
- Cinematographer:
- Christian Sebaldt
- Composer:
- Edmund Butt
- Production:
- Constantin Film, Impact Pictures, Isle of Man Film, UK Film Council
- Revenue:
- $6,593,579
- Status:
- Released
The Dark (2005) Trailer
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The Dark Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maria Bello
as Adèlle
Sean Bean
as James
- Abigail Stone
Abigail Stone
as Ebrill
Richard Elfyn
as Rowan
Maurice Roëves
as Dafydd
Sophie Stuckey
as Sarah
- Casper Harvey
Casper Harvey
as Young Dafydd
- Eluned Jones
Eluned Jones
as Doctor
- Gwenyth Petty
Gwenyth Petty
as Librarian
- Robin Griffith
Robin Griffith
as Police Inspector
- Tonya Smith
Tonya Smith
as Main Stumblehead Martyr
Key crew
Directed by John Fawcett, written by Stephen Massicotte, Simon Maginn and Rory Gilmartin, produced by Paul W. S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt.
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The Dark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 298 ratings.
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The Dark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dark online?
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The Dark (2005) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dark?
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The main cast of The Dark (2005) includes Maria Bello, Sean Bean, Abigail Stone, Richard Elfyn and Maurice Roëves. The film was directed by John Fawcett. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dark released?
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The Dark was released on September 28, 2005 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is The Dark worth watching?
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The Dark (2005) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 298 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dark?
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Yes. The official The Dark trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.