Dark Waters (1993): Cast & Plot
Dark Waters is a 1993 drama horror film directed by Mariano Baino, starring Louise Kim Salter as Elizabeth, Tanya Dobrovolskaya and Mariya Kapnist. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Mariano Baino
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Victor Zuev Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dark Waters About?
The premise of Dark Waters without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Englishwoman travels to a bleak Black Sea island, compelled by an obscure link to a remote convent that stands atop a decaying ruin. As she investigates the crumbling sanctuary, she uncovers a labyrinth of unfathomable, Lovecraftian horrors lurking beneath its walls.
Dark Waters Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lovecraftian
- russian giallo
- ukraine giallo
- female topless nudity
- ukraine
- murder of a nun
- giallo
- british giallo
- amulet
- convent
- blindness
- catacomb
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- cliff
- storm
- boat
- stabbing
- bus
- rain
- demon
- sister
- mother
- painting
- painter
- abandoned village
- dark and stormy night
- leaky roof
- flooded building
- nuns
- pushed off a cliff
- 20 years later
- spider crawling on hand
- voyeur
- peephole
- cave
- self flagellation
- plunging neckline
- hooded figure
- woman stabbed to death
- ship captain
- mother died at childbirth
- mother superior
- isolated location
- white eyes
- blind old woman
- dungeon
- shrouded corpse
- fall from bridge
- childhood friends
- artist
- choked with a chain
Dark Waters Cast & Characters
Louise Kim Salter leads the cast as Elizabeth, with Tanya Dobrovolskaya as Elizabeth as a Child and Mariya Kapnist as Mother Superior. Directed by Mariano Baino; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mariano Baino
- Louise Kim Salter as Elizabeth
- Tanya Dobrovolskaya as Elizabeth as a Child
- Mariya Kapnist as Mother Superior
- Venera Simmons as Sarah
Also Starring in Dark Waters
· 11 more- Kristina Spivak Sarah as a Child
- Valeriy Bassel Fisherman
- Albina Skarga Old Blind Woman
- Georgiy Drozd
- Lubov Snegur Mother Superior's Assistant
- Anna Rose Phipps Theresa
- Pavel Sokolov Boat Owner
- Valeriy Kopaev Priest
- Ludmila Marufova Nun
- Nadezhda Trimasova Crucified Nun
- Sergey Rugens
More from Mariano Baino
More films directed by Mariano Baino: Never Ever After and Caruncula.
Dark Waters Plot Summary
What happens in Dark Waters 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
Elizabeth, Louise Kim Salter arrives at an island convent during a heavy rainstorm. Her father has recently died, leaving her an orphan, and she has returned to determine whether to continue his donations to the convent. She meets the ancient Mother Superior, Mariya Kapnist, who is blind. In lieu of a past friend of Elizabeth’s, she is instead met by an innocent-seeming novice named Sarah, Venera Simmons, who will be her guide. Elizabeth tells Sarah that she was born on the island and lived there until she was seven. Her mother had died while giving birth to her.
Full summary
The whole story of Dark Waters, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dark Waters?
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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What is the name of the protagonist who arrives at the island convent at the beginning of the film?
Dark Waters Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Тёмные воды” and “Dead Waters”.
- Also known as
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- Тёмные воды
- Dead Waters
- Σκοτεινά Ύδατα
- Águas Escuras
- Temnye vody
- サスペリア・ナイトメア
- 暗水深处
- 다크 워터스
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Dark Waters FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dark Waters, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dark Waters?
Dark Waters runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Dark Waters released?
Dark Waters was released on December 29, 1993.
Who directed Dark Waters?
Dark Waters was directed by Mariano Baino.
More films by Mariano Baino Who is in the cast of Dark Waters?
Dark Waters stars Louise Kim Salter as Elizabeth, Tanya Dobrovolskaya as Elizabeth as a Child and Mariya Kapnist as Mother Superior, among 15 credited actors.
Does Dark Waters have a post-credit scene?
No. Dark Waters has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dark Waters in?
The original language of Dark Waters is Italian.
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