Dark Waters (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1993, Dark Waters is a fantasy, drama, horror and mystery film directed by Mariano Baino, running about 92 minutes. “A New Wave of Horror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman investigates the disappearance of her friend and her own murky past when she travels to a mysterious convent on a barren island.
Who’s in it. Dark Waters stars Louise Salter as Elizabeth, Venera Simmons as Sarah, Mariya Kapnist as Mother Superior and Lubov Snegur as Mother Superior's Assistant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dark Waters has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Shudder Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Waters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Waters tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Waters (1993)?
- In US, Dark Waters is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dark Waters worth watching?
- Dark Waters holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Waters?
- Dark Waters stars Louise Salter, Venera Simmons, Mariya Kapnist, Lubov Snegur and Albina Skarga.
- When was Dark Waters released?
- Dark Waters was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.