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4.3 / 10(55 votes)IMDbR20061h 35mLuxembourg, United Kingdom

In a Dark Place

“The real story is what haunts them”

Synopsis

The disturbed arts teacher, Anna Veigh, is hired by Mr. Laing as a governess to raise Flora and her brother Miles. Anna believes that the ghosts of the former governess, Miss Jessel, and housekeeper, Peter Quint, are in the property haunting the children, and she decides to help them to face the spirits and get their souls free.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 21, 2006

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$5M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Donato Rotunno
Screenplay & Story
Peter Waddington
Original Title
In a Dark Place
Country of Origin
Luxembourg, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Budget
$5M
Production Studios
Tarantula, Fresh Media, Phantom Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Donato Rotunno

Screenplay & Story

Peter Waddington, Henry James

Director of Photography

Jean-François Hensgens

Film Editing

Simon Reglar

Producers

Andreas Bajohra, Yarek Danielak, Peter Graham, Eddy Géradon-Luyckx, Stephen Hays

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Henry James

Department Leadership Roster

Donato Rotunno

Donato Rotunno

Director

Peter Waddington

Screenplay

Andreas Bajohra

Producer

Jean-François Hensgens

Jean-François Hensgens

Director of Photography

Simon Reglar

Simon Reglar

Editor

Regine Constant

Production Design

Eddy Géradon-Luyckx

Producer

Bob Portal

Producer

Jan H. Vocke

Producer

Uli Simon

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for In a Dark Place.

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Frequently Asked Questions About In a Dark Place

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

What is In a Dark Place about?

The disturbed arts teacher, Anna Veigh, is hired by Mr. Laing as a governess to raise Flora and her brother Miles. Anna believes that the ghosts of the former governess, Miss Jessel, and housekeeper, Peter Quint, are in the property haunting the children, and she decides to help them to face the spirits and get their souls free.

Who directed In a Dark Place?

In a Dark Place was directed by Donato Rotunno.

Who stars in In a Dark Place?

The principal cast of In a Dark Place includes Leelee Sobieski, Tara Fitzgerald, Christian Olson, Gabrielle Adam, Graham Pountney.

When was In a Dark Place released and how long is it?

In a Dark Place was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Is In a Dark Place based on a book or true story?

In a Dark Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Henry James".

What is the age rating and content advisory for In a Dark Place?

In a Dark Place holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).