JPV852
2/10Some okay atmosphere amongst terrible jump scares and fake-outs, before getting to a terrible finale. Aisling Knight at least wasn't bad.
Reviewed on August 28, 2019
Darkness Wakes(2017)
When night falls...
4.2(20)1h 37m2017-08-28
Horror
Darkness Wakes Synopsis
When Charlotte - a beautiful, broke student - is offered a job cat-sitting in a vast Georgian manor house over a long weekend, at £200 per night, she can't believe her luck, but her employers are far from being the harmless eccentrics that they appear to be.
Darkness Wakes (2017) is a horror film directed by Simon Richardson, released on August 28, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Aisling Knight, Richard Kilgour, Jill Buchanan and Nick Bridge-Butler. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Simon Richardson
- Writers:
- Simon Richardson
- Producers:
- Lance Patrick, Simon Richardson
- Production:
- Sinister House Films, A-OK Media House
- Budget:
- $1,850,000
- Status:
- Released
Darkness Wakes (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Darkness Wakes before you stream it.
Darkness Wakes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Aisling Knight
as Charlotte
- Richard Kilgour
Richard Kilgour
as Mr. Farrow
Jill Buchanan
as Mrs. Farrow
- Nick Bridge-Butler
Nick Bridge-Butler
as Davis
Jane Paul-Gets
as Marie
Samantha Schnitzler
as Kate
- Bjorn Franklin
Bjorn Franklin
Key crew
Directed by Simon Richardson, written by Simon Richardson, produced by Lance Patrick and Simon Richardson.
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Darkness Wakes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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Darkness Wakes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Darkness Wakes online?
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Darkness Wakes (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Darkness Wakes?
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The main cast of Darkness Wakes (2017) includes Aisling Knight, Richard Kilgour, Jill Buchanan, Nick Bridge-Butler and Jane Paul-Gets. The film was directed by Simon Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Darkness Wakes released?
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Darkness Wakes was released on August 28, 2017 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Darkness Wakes worth watching?
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Darkness Wakes (2017) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Darkness Wakes?
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Yes. The official Darkness Wakes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.