Dark Waters
“A New Wave of Horror”
Synopsis
After the death of her father, a young woman travels to a remote convent on an island in the Black Sea to find out why her father funded it for years.
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Louise Salter
Elizabeth
Venera Simmons
Sarah
Mariya Kapnist
Mother Superior
Valeriy Bassel
Fisherman
Lubov Snegur
Mother Superior's Assistant
Albina Skarga
Old Blind Woman
Pavel Sokolov
Boat Owner
Anna Rose Phipps
Theresa
Tanya Dobrovolskaya
Elizabeth as a Child
Valeriy Kopaev
Priest
Ludmila Marufova
Nun
Kristina Spivak
Sarah as a Child
Nadezhda Trimasova
Crucified Nun
Georgiy Drozd
Sergey Rugens
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantafestival Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 29, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 12, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariano Baino
- Screenplay & Story
- Andy Bark, Mariano Baino
- Original Score
- Igor Clark
- Original Title
- Dark Waters
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Victor Zuev Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariano Baino
Andy Bark, Mariano Baino
Igor Clark
Alex Howe
Mariano Baino
Victor Zuev
Department Leadership Roster
Mariano Baino
Director
Victor Zuev
Producer
Andy Bark
Writer
Ivan Pulenko
Production Design
Antonina Petrova
Costume Design
Mariano Baino
Editor
Alex Howe
Director of Photography
Mariano Baino
Writer
Igor Clark
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dark Waters about?
After the death of her father, a young woman travels to a remote convent on an island in the Black Sea to find out why her father funded it for years.
Who directed Dark Waters?
Dark Waters was directed by Mariano Baino.
Who stars in Dark Waters?
The principal cast of Dark Waters includes Louise Salter, Venera Simmons, Mariya Kapnist, Valeriy Bassel, Lubov Snegur.
When was Dark Waters released and how long is it?
Dark Waters was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Dark Waters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dark Waters was composed by Igor Clark.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dark Waters?
Dark Waters holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).