The Darkness
2016, Spanish. Directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón.
A family lives in a cabin in the middle of a submerged forest in the mist and shrouded in perpetual twilight after an undefined global catastrophe. The father keeps his children locked in the basement into believing that a wild beast roams outside.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 September 2016
- Original title
- Las tinieblas
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- David Pablos, Daniel Castro Zimbrón, Denis Languerand
- Budget
- $1.2M
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The Darkness: quick answers
Is The Darkness worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 47 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Darkness?
The Darkness runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Darkness have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Darkness. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Darkness yet.
Which OTT platform is The Darkness on?
The Darkness isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darkness?
If you liked The Darkness, try Cheat, Hider in the House, Echoes.
Who directed The Darkness?
The Darkness (2016) was directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón and stars Brontis Jodorowsky, Fernando Álvarez Rebeil, Aliocha Sotnikoff.