In Search of Darkness(2019)
A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror
In Search of Darkness Synopsis
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
In Search of Darkness (2019) is a documentary and horror film directed by David A. Weiner, released on May 1, 2019 with a runtime of 4h 24m. It stars Tom Atkins, John Bloom, Doug Bradley and Lori Cardille. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 107 ratings.
- Director:
- David A. Weiner
- Writers:
- David A. Weiner
- Producers:
- Matthew Yamamoto, Veronica J. Valentini, Andrew Hawkins
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Kunz
- Production:
- CreatorVC
- Status:
- Released
In Search of Darkness (2019) Trailer
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In Search of Darkness Videos & Clips
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In Search of Darkness - (Final Trailer)
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OFFICIAL TRAILER - IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS - THE DEFINITIVE '80s HORROR DOC
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In Search of Darkness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Atkins
as Self
John Bloom
as Self
Doug Bradley
as Self
Lori Cardille
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
Nick Castle
as Self
Larry Cohen
as Self
Jeffrey Combs
as Self
Barbara Crampton
as Self
Sean S. Cunningham
as Self
Joe Dante
as Self
Keith David
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David A. Weiner, written by David A. Weiner, produced by Matthew Yamamoto, Veronica J. Valentini and Andrew Hawkins.
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In Search of Darkness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 107 ratings.
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In Search of Darkness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Search of Darkness online?
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In Search of Darkness (2019) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In Search of Darkness?
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The main cast of In Search of Darkness (2019) includes Tom Atkins, John Bloom, Doug Bradley, Lori Cardille and John Carpenter. The film was directed by David A. Weiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Search of Darkness released?
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In Search of Darkness was released on May 1, 2019 and runs for 4h 24m.
Is In Search of Darkness worth watching?
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In Search of Darkness (2019) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 107 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for In Search of Darkness?
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