Dark Encounter
“Don't look up.”
Synopsis
A year after the mysterious disappearance of an 8 year-old girl, we meet her grieving family as they return home from her memorial service in their small town. Later that evening, strange lights appear in the nearby forest and the family is exposed to an inexplicably strange phenomenon that rattles them to the core. The origin of the lights appear to be visitors from another world that seemingly terrorize the family. What they don't realize is that these 'beings' will lead the family to the truth behind the little girl's disturbing disappearance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-23
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Laura Fraser
Olivia Anderson
Mel Raido
Ray Anderson
Sid Phoenix
Billy Anderson
Grant Masters
Kenneth Burroughs
Spike White
Noah Anderson
Alice Lowe
Arlene Burroughs
Vincent Regan
Morgan Anderson
Nicholas Pinnock
Sheriff Reese Jordan
Bridget Doherty
Maisie Anderson
Sean Knopp
Deputy Miles
Kate Coogan
Deputy Doyle
Charlette Kilby
Weather Reporter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 6, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Strathie
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Strathie
- Original Score
- David Stone Hamilton
- Original Title
- Dark Encounter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Strathie Film, Goldfinch, Solis Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Strathie
Carl Strathie
David Stone Hamilton
Bart Sienkiewicz
Carl Strathie
Charlette Kilby, Carl Strathie, Alan Latham, Paul Ward, Kirsty Bell
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Strathie
Writer
Carl Strathie
Director
Boadicea Shouls
Production Design
Carl Strathie
Editor
Charlette Kilby
Producer
Carl Strathie
Producer
Bart Sienkiewicz
Director of Photography
Alan Latham
Producer
Heidi Miller
Costume Design
Ben Louden
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Stone Hamilton
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Encounter
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What is Dark Encounter about?
A year after the mysterious disappearance of an 8 year-old girl, we meet her grieving family as they return home from her memorial service in their small town. Later that evening, strange lights appear in the nearby forest and the family is exposed to an inexplicably strange phenomenon that rattles them to the core. The origin of the lights appear to be visitors from another world that seemingly terrorize the family. What they don't realize is that these 'beings' will lead the family to the truth behind the little girl's disturbing disappearance.
Who directed Dark Encounter?
Dark Encounter was directed by Carl Strathie.
Who stars in Dark Encounter?
The principal cast of Dark Encounter includes Laura Fraser, Mel Raido, Sid Phoenix, Grant Masters, Spike White.
When was Dark Encounter released and how long is it?
Dark Encounter was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Encounter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Encounter was composed by David Stone Hamilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Encounter?
Dark Encounter holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).