Whispers in the Dark
“Deception. Betrayal. Seduction. Murder. Her life depends on every word.”
Synopsis
Psychiatrist Ann Hecker is ending one relationship and possibly starting an important new one, while finding that some of the sexual exploits her patients relate are weighing on her. Turning to a married friend from her research days for guidance, she finds his help increasingly important when a female patient is murdered and it turns out that her new boyfriend was also seeing the dead woman.
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Top Cast
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Annabella Sciorra
Ann Hecker
Jamey Sheridan
Doug McDowell
Anthony LaPaglia
Larry Morgenstern
Jill Clayburgh
Sarah Green
John Leguizamo
John Castillo
Deborah Kara Unger
Eve Abergray
Anthony Heald
Paul
Alan Alda
Leo Green
Jacqueline Brookes
Lorraine McDowell
Gene Canfield
Billy O'Meara
Albert Pisarenkov
Cab Driver
Malik
Earring Vendor
Bo Dietl
Detective Ditali
Joseph Badalucco Jr.
Undercover Cop
Harsh Nayyar
Busboy (uncredited)
Barry Squitieri
Pedestrian Being Cursed (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.37x
-$18.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Crowe
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Crowe
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- Whispers in the Dark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Crowe
Christopher Crowe
Thomas Newman
Michael Chapman, Mike Benson
Ray Hubley, Bill Pankow
Martin Bregman, Michael Bregman, Andrew Deane, Eric Freiser, Richard Gitelson
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
John Jay Moore
Production Design
John Dunn
Costume Design
Christopher Crowe
Director
Christopher Crowe
Writer
Danny Aiello III
Stunt Coordinator
Ray Hubley
Editor
Bill Pankow
Editor
Martin Bregman
Producer
Michael Bregman
Producer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whispers in the Dark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whispers in the Dark about?
Psychiatrist Ann Hecker is ending one relationship and possibly starting an important new one, while finding that some of the sexual exploits her patients relate are weighing on her. Turning to a married friend from her research days for guidance, she finds his help increasingly important when a female patient is murdered and it turns out that her new boyfriend was also seeing the dead woman.
Who directed Whispers in the Dark?
Whispers in the Dark was directed by Christopher Crowe.
Who stars in Whispers in the Dark?
The principal cast of Whispers in the Dark includes Annabella Sciorra, Jamey Sheridan, Anthony LaPaglia, Jill Clayburgh, John Leguizamo.
When was Whispers in the Dark released and how long is it?
Whispers in the Dark was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Whispers in the Dark?
Whispers in the Dark had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (0.37 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Whispers in the Dark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whispers in the Dark was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whispers in the Dark?
Whispers in the Dark holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).