Pitch Black
“Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of what's in the dark.”
Synopsis
When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.
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Birth Of An Anti-Hero - Extended PreviewOfficial
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Top Cast
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Vin Diesel
Richard B. Riddick
Radha Mitchell
Carolyn Fry
Cole Hauser
William J. Johns
Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Paris P. Ogilvie
Claudia Black
Shazza
Keith David
Abu 'Imam' al-Walid
Rhiana Griffith
Jack / Jackie
John Moore
John 'Zeke' Ezekiel
Simon Burke
Greg Owens
Les Chantery
Suleiman
Sam Sari
Hassan
Firass Dirani
Ali
Ric Anderson
Total Stranger
Vic Wilson
Captain Tom Mitchell
Angela Moore
Dead Crew Member
Ken Twohy
Spaceship Traveler in Cryo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dead by Dawn Edinburgh Horror Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$23M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$53.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.31x
+$30.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Twohy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy
- Original Score
- Graeme Revell
- Original Title
- Pitch Black
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $23M
- Worldwide Gross
- $53.2M
- Production Studios
- Interscope Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Twohy
Jim Wheat, Ken Wheat, David Twohy, Brian Murray, Fireball Tim Lawrence, Jason Brubaker
Graeme Revell
David Eggby, Ian 'Thistle' Thorburn
Rick Shaine
Tom Engelman, Ted Field, Scott Kroopf, Tony Winley
Department Leadership Roster
David Twohy
Director
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Rick Shaine
Editor
Tom Engelman
Producer
Jim Wheat
Screenplay
Ken Wheat
Screenplay
Anna Borghesi
Costume Design
David Twohy
Screenplay
Graham "Grace" Walker
Production Design
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Peter Chiang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Graeme Revell
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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 Pitch Black
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pitch Black about?
When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.
Who directed Pitch Black?
Pitch Black was directed by David Twohy.
Who stars in Pitch Black?
The principal cast of Pitch Black includes Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Claudia Black.
When was Pitch Black released and how long is it?
Pitch Black was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pitch Black?
Pitch Black had a reported production budget of $23M and grossed $53.2M at the worldwide box office (2.31 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Pitch Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pitch Black was composed by Graeme Revell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pitch Black?
Pitch Black holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); 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.).