Hold the Dark
Synopsis
In the grim Alaskan winter, a naturalist hunts for wolves blamed for killing a local boy, but he soon finds himself swept into a chilling mystery.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Hold The Dark | Official Trailer [HD] | NetflixOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-21
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Jeffrey Wright
Russell Core
Alexander Skarsgård
Vernon Slone
James Badge Dale
Donald Marium
Riley Keough
Medora Slone
Julian Black Antelope
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Macon Blair
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 6 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 22, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 28, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeremy Saulnier
- Screenplay & Story
- Macon Blair
- Original Score
- Brooke Blair, Will Blair
- Original Title
- Hold the Dark
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Addictive Pictures, filmscience, VisionChaos Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeremy Saulnier
Macon Blair, William Giraldi
Brooke Blair, Will Blair
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Julia Bloch
Riva Marker, Russell Ackerman, Eva Maria Daniels, Neil Kopp, Anish Savjani
Department Leadership Roster
Steven McMichael
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Connolly
Visual Effects Supervisor
Charlotta Fossman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Edwardo Mendez
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ruben Rodas
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jeremy Saulnier
Director
Macon Blair
Screenplay
Magnus Nordenhof Jønck
Director of Photography
Julia Bloch
Editor
Ryan Warren Smith
Production Design
Antoinette Messam
Costume Design
Brooke Blair
Original Music Composer
Will Blair
Original Music Composer
Russell Ackerman
Producer
Eva Maria Daniels
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hold the Dark
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What is Hold the Dark about?
In the grim Alaskan winter, a naturalist hunts for wolves blamed for killing a local boy, but he soon finds himself swept into a chilling mystery.
Who directed Hold the Dark?
Hold the Dark was directed by Jeremy Saulnier.
Who stars in Hold the Dark?
The principal cast of Hold the Dark includes Jeffrey Wright, Alexander Skarsgård, James Badge Dale, Riley Keough, Julian Black Antelope.
When was Hold the Dark released and how long is it?
Hold the Dark was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Hold the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hold the Dark was composed by Brooke Blair, Will Blair.
Is Hold the Dark based on a book or true story?
Hold the Dark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Giraldi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hold the Dark?
Hold the Dark holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).