Darkness Falls (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Darkness Falls is a 2003 horror thriller directed by Jonathan Liebesman, starring Emma Caulfield and Chaney Kley. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $47.5 million worldwide on a $11 million budget. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Liebesman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $11M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Darkness Falls About?
The premise of Darkness Falls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A grieving detective's life spirals out of control when his wife's death is connected to a series of disturbing murders. While investigating, he discovers a sinister link between two seemingly unrelated serial killers. As he pursues the truth, he must confront not only the chilling plot but also the potential for darkness within himself.
Darkness Falls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- tooth fairy
- darkness
- night terrors
- fear of the dark
- supernatural horror
- child in jeopardy
- grindhouse film
- ford
- close up of eye
- close up of eyes
- town
- suspected of murder
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- good vs evil
- violence
- ghost story
- hostility
- attempted murder
- horror violence
- murder suspect
- trauma
- killer ghost
- close call
- peril
- tooth
- boy
- light
- winged creature
- doom
- friend
- porcelain mask
- teeth
- mask
- fire
- injection
- based on short film
- lifting someone into the air
- childhood trauma
- haunted hospital
- fear
- pixie
- car crashes through a window
- car accident
- assault
- fairy tale
- spilled drink
- pool
- broken glass
- jail cell
- sensory deprivation
- psychotic
Darkness Falls Cast
Emma Caulfield leads the cast, with Chaney Kley. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
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Director Jonathan Liebesman
More from Jonathan Liebesman
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Darkness Falls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Darkness Falls 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 23 Metascore
User score 5.3
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Darkness Falls Plot Summary
What happens in Darkness Falls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1827, a burgeoning community formed around a bay, and among its inhabitants were the newlyweds, Sonny and Matilda Dixon. As the town expanded, thanks largely to its thriving fishing industry, local businesses and farms began to flourish. Unfortunately, the joy of this growth was shattered in 1836 when a tragic accident claimed Sonny’s life, leaving Matilda to mourn as a widow. In her grief, Matilda became a beloved figure among the town’s children, enchanting them with tales and rewarding them with gifts and gold coins for their lost teeth. This affectionate relationship earned her the moniker “Tooth Fairy.”
Full summary
The whole story of Darkness Falls, scene by scene
Darkness Falls Box Office & Budget
Darkness Falls grossed $47.5 million worldwide on a $11 million budget, 4.3 times what it cost. $32.6 million came from the US and Canada and $14.9 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.5M
4.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $32.6M
- International
- $14.9M
- Budget
- $11M
Darkness Falls Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Darkness Falls.
How Well Do You Know Darkness Falls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What was the name of the character who tragically died in a fishing accident?
Cars in Darkness Falls
12 cars on screen, including the 1980 Ford Bronco and the 2002 Mitsubishi Diamante.
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1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1988 Honda Integra Minor role
Darkness Falls Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “En la oscuridad de la noche” and “Strakh ot tŭmnoto”.
- Also known as
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- En la oscuridad de la noche
- Strakh ot tŭmnoto
- Fovos sto skotadi
- Temnota nastupayet
- Die Legende von Darkness Falls
- Темрява настає
- Der Fluch von Darkness Falls
- Al calare delle tenebre
- En la oscuridad
- Nuits de terreur
- Karanlık Çökünce
- Темнота наступает
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- A sötétség leple
- 暗夜鬼叫声
- Terror na Escuridão
- כשהחשיכה יורדת
- Φόβος στο Σκοτάδι
- No Cair da Noite
- Страх от тъмното
- Propad do temnot
- Gdy Zapada Zmrok
- 어둠의 저주
- تاریکی سقوط میکند
- 黒の怨
- Hevnen i Darkness Falls
- Sutemos
- Темрява близько
- Khi Màn Đêm Buông Xuống
- En la foscor
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Darkness Falls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Darkness Falls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Darkness Falls?
Darkness Falls runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Darkness Falls released?
Darkness Falls was released on January 24, 2003.
Who directed Darkness Falls?
Darkness Falls was directed by Jonathan Liebesman.
More films by Jonathan Liebesman Who is in the cast of Darkness Falls?
Darkness Falls stars Emma Caulfield and Chaney Kley.
How much did Darkness Falls make at the box office?
Darkness Falls grossed $47.5 million worldwide ($32.6 million domestic, $14.9 million international) on a budget of $11 million.
How is Darkness Falls rated?
Darkness Falls has 5.0/10 on IMDb and 23 on Metacritic.
Does Darkness Falls have a post-credit scene?
No. Darkness Falls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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