Darkroom (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1989, Darkroom is a thriller and horror film directed by Terrence O'Hara, running about 85 minutes. “He kills at the blink of an eye.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Janet has just returned home from college to visit her conservative family at their remote farmhouse, nestled deep in the countryside. What should be a happy reunion is quickly disrupted by the arrival of an unexpected guest: a mystery killer who photographs their unsuspecting victims before murdering them in a variety of brutal ways. As her family and friends are picked off one by one, Janet is forced to fend off the mysterious maniac, all the while uncovering unsettling secrets surrounding her family’s violent and perverse past…
Who’s in it. Darkroom stars Aarin Teich as Perry, Jill Pierce as Janet, Jeff Arbaugh as Steve and Sara Lee Wade as Cindy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Darkroom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Darkroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Darkroom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Darkroom (1989)?
- In US, Darkroom is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Darkroom worth watching?
- Darkroom holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Darkroom?
- Darkroom stars Aarin Teich, Jill Pierce, Jeff Arbaugh, Sara Lee Wade and Elizabeth Ince.
- When was Darkroom released?
- Darkroom was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.