Dark Fields (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 2009, Dark Fields is a horror film directed by Douglas Schulze, running about 110 minutes. “The people of Perseverance are dying for a little rain” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A farmer unearths an old top hat on his property and with it an ancient Indian curse that lays waste to all the farmers crops. All of the adults of the farming community are afflicted by a strange sickness that slowly dries them up until they are dust. It is only when the farmer communes with the hat does he find what it is that will save them all.
Who’s in it. Dark Fields stars David Carradine as Clive Jonis, Richard Lynch as Karl Lumis, Ellen Sandweiss as Mandy Applebe and Dee Wallace as Jean Applebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, Dark Fields has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dark Fields page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dark Fields tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dark Fields (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dark Fields change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dark Fields worth watching?
- Dark Fields holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dark Fields?
- Dark Fields stars David Carradine, Richard Lynch, Ellen Sandweiss, Dee Wallace and Derek Brandon.
- When was Dark Fields released?
- Dark Fields was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.