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In Search of Darkness streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more, is free on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is In Search of Darkness?

In Search of Darkness runs 4 hours 24 minutes (264 minutes).

Is In Search of Darkness suitable for kids?

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TMDB20194h 24mDocumentary / Horror

In Search of Darkness

Name: In Search of Darkness
Genre: Documentary, Horror
Released: 2019-05-01
Duration: 264 min

A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

TMDB audience score

Based on 111 votes

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In Search of Darkness at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 4h 24m

At 4h 24m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Documentary · Horror

TMDB files it under documentary and horror.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 3 free · 1 to rent · 1 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more. Free or ad-supported on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. Listed to rent from 1 store. Listed to buy from 1 store.

TMDB audience score

7.5 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 111 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch In Search of Darkness tonight

It needs the whole evening: 4h 24m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 111 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about In Search of Darkness

Is In Search of Darkness scary?: MyCinema has not rated In Search of Darkness for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a documentary and horror film.
Where can I watch In Search of Darkness in the US?: In Search of Darkness streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more, is free on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player, and can be rented from Amazon Video in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is In Search of Darkness?: In Search of Darkness runs 4 hours 24 minutes (264 minutes).
Is In Search of Darkness suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for In Search of Darkness in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.