Darkness Waits (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film
Released in 2020, Darkness Waits is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Libby McDermott, running about 100 minutes. “When the righteous seek justice.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five college students embark on a paranormal investigation of Dead Woman’s Hollow Road, a hub of mysterious deaths and strange phenomena along the Appalachian Trail. The probe turns deadly when people in their camp begin dying. For those still alive, their only hope for survival is a wet behind the ears Sheriff who must come to terms with the fact that the darkness surrounding his quiet town isn’t supernatural, but an evil that’s very real.
Who’s in it. Darkness Waits stars Waylon K. Smith as Buck, Emily Whitcomb as Jess, Scott Schiaffo as Mayor Scruggs and Jim Krut as Dick, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkness Waits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkness Waits tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkness Waits (2020)?
- In US, Darkness Waits is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Darkness Waits?
- Darkness Waits stars Waylon K. Smith, Emily Whitcomb, Scott Schiaffo, Jim Krut and Conrad Brooks.
- When was Darkness Waits released?
- Darkness Waits was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.