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5.1 / 10(128 votes)IMDb20131h 30m$257K Worldwide GrossSweden, France, Ireland

Dark Touch

“What does evil look like?”

Synopsis

Niamh is the lone survivor of a mysterious massacre in which the furniture and objects in her family’s isolated house took on a monstrous life of their own. The police ignore her wild stories, and the neighbours and social worker who take her into their care try to introduce her to a new life. But Niamh is unable to leave her violent past behind her, endangering everyone who crosses her path.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Dark Touch / Dark Touch (2014) - Trailer InternationalOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 27, 2013

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 19, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0.09x ROI)

Production Budget

$2.7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$257K

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0.09x

-$2.5M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $2.7MWorldwide: $257K

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Marina de Van
Screenplay & Story
Marina de Van
Original Score
Christophe Chassol
Original Title
Dark Touch
Country of Origin
Sweden, France, Ireland
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 30m
Production Budget
$2.7M
Worldwide Gross
$257K
Production Studios
Element Pictures, Eurimages, Filmgate Films, Film i Väst, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Marina de Van

Screenplay & Story

Marina de Van

Original Score & Music

Christophe Chassol

Director of Photography

John Conroy

Film Editing

Mike Fromentin

Producers

Jean-Luc Ormières, Marc Bordure, Patrick Sobelman, Andrew Lowe

Department Leadership Roster

Jean-Luc Ormières

Jean-Luc Ormières

Producer

Marc Bordure

Producer

Patrick Sobelman

Patrick Sobelman

Producer

Marina de Van

Marina de Van

Director

Marina de Van

Marina de Van

Writer

John Conroy

Director of Photography

Christophe Chassol

Christophe Chassol

Original Music Composer

Lara Campbell

Costume Design

Tamara Conboy

Production Design

Mike Fromentin

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dark Touch.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Touch

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Dark Touch about?

Niamh is the lone survivor of a mysterious massacre in which the furniture and objects in her family’s isolated house took on a monstrous life of their own. The police ignore her wild stories, and the neighbours and social worker who take her into their care try to introduce her to a new life. But Niamh is unable to leave her violent past behind her, endangering everyone who crosses her path.

Who directed Dark Touch?

Dark Touch was directed by Marina de Van.

Who stars in Dark Touch?

The principal cast of Dark Touch includes Missy Keating, Marcella Plunkett, Charlotte Flyvholm, Pádraic Delaney, Art Parkinson.

When was Dark Touch released and how long is it?

Dark Touch was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.

What was the box office and production budget of Dark Touch?

Dark Touch had a reported production budget of $2.7M and grossed $257K at the worldwide box office (0.09 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Dark Touch?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Touch was composed by Christophe Chassol.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Touch?

Dark Touch holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).