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The Dark

1979Movie1 h 32 minR

Horror
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–22%
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.2Rotten Tomatoes–22%

Summary

At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
John "Bud" Cardos
Written by
Stanford Whitmore
Produced by
Dick Clark, John "Bud" Cardos, Igo Kantor
Music by
Roger Kellaway

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 27, 1979 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
April 27, 1979
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Dark?"

Questions about The Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Dark worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.2).

Will The Dark scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Dark?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.