Dark Souls (2010): Cast & Plot
Dark Souls is a 2010 horror thriller directed by Mathieu Peteul and César Ducasse, starring Johanna Gustavsson as Johanna Ravn, Morten Rudå and Kyrre Haugen Sydness. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Directors
- Mathieu Peteul and César Ducasse
- Original language
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Norwegian - Studio
- Addict Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dark Souls About?
The premise of Dark Souls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a teenage girl named Johanna is violently attacked, her father receives a police call declaring her dead, only to see her returning home pale and unresponsive. As similar assaults spread, he delves into a nightmarish investigation, uncovering lost memories, conspiracy and a creeping darkness that turns victims into zombie‑like husks, revealing the sinister source of the bizarre events.
Dark Souls Cast & Characters
Johanna Gustavsson leads the cast as Johanna Ravn, with Morten Rudå as Morten Ravn and Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Richard Askestad. Directed by Mathieu Peteul and César Ducasse; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Mathieu Peteul
- Co-director César Ducasse
- Johanna Gustavsson as Johanna Ravn
- Morten Rudå as Morten Ravn
- Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Richard Askestad
- Karl Sundby as Offshoredykker
Also Starring in Dark Souls
· 19 more- Jan Hårstad Doktor Hansen
- Henrik Scheele Police Commissioner
- Ida Elise Broch Maria
- Gustav-Adolf Hegh Old man
- Espen Eckbo Radiogjest
- David Hernandez Petter
- Marianne Rødje Wendy
- Christopher Angus Campbell Doktor White
- Lise Froyland Kristine
- Bård Eirk Nilsson Ambulansearbeider
- Eirik Halvorsen Eirik
- Trine Dürbeck Paramedic
- Kristine Braaten Nina
- Tom Gjelseth Eckhoff
- Gjertrud Refsnes Judith
- Caroline Støyva Eriksen Jennifer
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- Kristian Holter Driller #1
- Mikkel Lodding Driller #3
- Todd Mathiesen Driller #2
Dark Souls Plot Summary
What happens in Dark Souls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Johanna Johanna Gustavsson is a young girl who enjoys a solo jog through the woods, but a sudden, brutal attack by a masked figure wielding a power drill shatters the calm. The incident casts a shadow over her family and hints at a mystery lurking beneath a quiet town.
That same day, her father Morten Morten Rudå receives a call that the police pronounce his daughter dead—just as he watches her walk through the front door. He tells them that she is alive and sitting right there with him, a claim that only deepens the confusion and fear surrounding the ordeal.
Full summary
The whole story of Dark Souls, scene by scene
Dark Souls Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dark Souls.
How Well Do You Know Dark Souls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What weapon does the masked attacker use against his victims?
Dark Souls Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Zombie Driller Killer” and “Sötét lelkek”.
- Also known as
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- Zombie Driller Killer
- Sötét lelkek
- 黑暗灵魂
- 다크 소울
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Dark Souls FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dark Souls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dark Souls?
Dark Souls runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Dark Souls released?
Dark Souls was released on June 18, 2010.
Who directed Dark Souls?
Dark Souls was directed by Mathieu Peteul and César Ducasse.
Who is in the cast of Dark Souls?
Dark Souls stars Johanna Gustavsson as Johanna Ravn, Morten Rudå as Morten Ravn and Kyrre Haugen Sydness as Richard Askestad, among 23 credited actors.
Does Dark Souls have a post-credit scene?
No. Dark Souls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dark Souls in?
The original language of Dark Souls is Norwegian.
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