Black Daruma
“Real men make their own luck”
Synopsis
All filmed from the warped perspective of a doll, Black Daruma is a dark-humoured psychological horror film about an unemployed man who buys a Japanese 'luck doll' to improve his fortunes, only for his life to unravel in disturbing ways.
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BLACK DARUMA Official Trailer (2024) UK Horror
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-10-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Watts, Fionn Watts
- Screenplay & Story
- Toby Watts
- Original Title
- Black Daruma
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Far North Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Watts, Fionn Watts
Toby Watts
Andy Toovey
Fionn Watts, Toby Watts
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Watts
Director
Toby Watts
Screenplay
Fionn Watts
Producer
Fionn Watts
Director
Toby Watts
Producer
Andy Toovey
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Daruma
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What is Black Daruma about?
All filmed from the warped perspective of a doll, Black Daruma is a dark-humoured psychological horror film about an unemployed man who buys a Japanese 'luck doll' to improve his fortunes, only for his life to unravel in disturbing ways.
Who directed Black Daruma?
Black Daruma was directed by Toby Watts, Fionn Watts.
Who stars in Black Daruma?
The principal cast of Black Daruma includes Richard Galloway, Louise O'Leary, Julie Higginson, David Castleford, Ross Marshall.
When was Black Daruma released and how long is it?
Black Daruma was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Daruma?
Black Daruma holds official age classifications: US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).