After Darkness(1985)
A schizophrenic fear of a memory that threatened to destroy them both.
After Darkness Synopsis
To salve his guilty conscience an elder brother removes his disturbed younger sibling from a mental institution after a suicide attempt and tries to bring him back to mental competency through one on one contact. Free of the institution he continues to be haunted by dreams of a lost twin and chants the eerie phrase "Do I stand before the king?" It is the elder brother that seems doomed to lose himself in his brother's insanity.
After Darkness (1985) is a drama, horror and thriller film directed by Sergio Guerraz, released on February 1, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars John Hurt, Julian Sands, Victoria Abril and Pamela Salem. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- Sergio Guerraz
- Writers:
- Sergio Guerraz, Dominique Othenin-Girard, Robert Smith
- Producers:
- Marcel Hoehn
- Cinematographer:
- William Lubtchansky
- Composer:
- Benedikt Jeger
- Production:
- Ecco AG, Green Man Prodcutions, T&C Film, TSR
- Status:
- Released
After Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Peter Hunningford
Julian Sands
as Laurence Hunningford
Victoria Abril
as Pascale
Pamela Salem
as Elisabeth
- Gerd Heinz
Gerd Heinz
as Care-taker
- Lise Ramu
Lise Ramu
as Wife Care-taker
- William Jacques
William Jacques
as Dr. Coles
Jacqueline Moore
as Mother Children
- Philippe Herzog
Philippe Herzog
as Laurence, Child
- Michael Herzog
Michael Herzog
as Jan, Child
- Peter Kristen
Peter Kristen
as Peter, Child
- Nirmalu López-Bravo
Nirmalu López-Bravo
as Medium
Key crew
Directed by Sergio Guerraz, written by Sergio Guerraz, Dominique Othenin-Girard and Robert Smith, produced by Marcel Hoehn.
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After Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 10 ratings.
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After Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch After Darkness online?
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After Darkness (1985) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from blue TV, Sky Store, UPC TV, filmingo and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in After Darkness?
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The main cast of After Darkness (1985) includes John Hurt, Julian Sands, Victoria Abril, Pamela Salem and Gerd Heinz. The film was directed by Sergio Guerraz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was After Darkness released?
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After Darkness was released on February 1, 1985 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is After Darkness worth watching?
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After Darkness (1985) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.