The Darkling
2000, English. Directed by Leong Po-Chih.
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When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Leong Po-ChihDirector
- F. Murray AbrahamBruno Rubin
- Aidan GillenJeff Obold
- Lisa LindeCharlotte Avenel
- Nina SiemaszkoMarla Obold
- Skye McCole BartusiakCasey Obold
- Frank GerrishStutts
- Ron FredericksonClive
- Todd BridgesBaron
- Doug JonesShadow Master
- Andres OrozcoFrancis
- Robert E. HartenbergerUncle Bob
- Shelly KurtzSam
Details
- Released
- 15 August 2000
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- P.G. Sturges
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The Darkling runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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The Darkling isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 August 2000. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Darkling?
If you liked The Darkling, try The Fair Haired Child, The Night Stalker, Roadkill.
Who directed The Darkling?
The Darkling (2000) was directed by Leong Po-Chih and stars F. Murray Abraham, Aidan Gillen, Lisa Linde.