The Dark
“One of the living for one of the dead.”
Synopsis
In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE DARK (2005) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dublin Horrorthon Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 11, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Fawcett
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Massicotte
- Original Score
- Edmund Butt
- Original Title
- The Dark
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Welsh, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Impact Pictures, Isle of Man Film, UK Film Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Fawcett
Stephen Massicotte, Simon Maginn, Rory Gilmartin
Edmund Butt
Christian Sebaldt
Chris Gill
Paul W. S. Anderson, Jeremy Bolt, Steve Christian, Robert Kulzer, Paul Tamasy
Department Leadership Roster
John Fawcett
Director
Stephen Massicotte
Screenplay
Paul W. S. Anderson
Producer
Jeremy Bolt
Producer
Christian Sebaldt
Director of Photography
Chris Gill
Editor
Ffion Elinor
Costume Design
Eve Stewart
Production Design
Adam Gascoyne
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gareth Milne
Stunt Coordinator
Edmund Butt
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dark about?
In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.
Who directed The Dark?
The Dark was directed by John Fawcett.
Who stars in The Dark?
The principal cast of The Dark includes Maria Bello, Sean Bean, Abigail Stone, Richard Elfyn, Maurice Roëves.
When was The Dark released and how long is it?
The Dark was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did The Dark make at the box office?
The Dark grossed $6.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark was composed by Edmund Butt.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dark?
The Dark holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).