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The Darkness of the Road (2021): Cast

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The Darkness of the Road is a 2021 mystery horror film directed by Eduardo Rodríguez, starring Najarra Townsend as Siri, Johnny Whitworth and Leah Lauren. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Darkness of the Road (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genres
Horror , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Darkness of the Road About?

The premise of The Darkness of the Road without spoilers.

A mother and daughter are driving through a remote desert when they pick up a young hitchhiker at a gas station. Soon after, the daughter vanishes, and the women find themselves pursued by a sinister presence. As they desperately search for her, they are confronted with escalating terror and must uncover the shocking truth behind her disappearance, battling a relentless force that threatens their survival.

The Darkness of the Road Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • desolate road
  • disappearance
  • hitchhiker
  • mother daughter relationship
  • hallucination
  • creatures
  • missing daughter
  • limbo
  • broken down car
  • supernatural horror
  • nightmares
  • middle of nowhere
+7 more
  • isolation
  • abnormal
  • desert
  • moonless night
  • single mother
  • desolation
  • female pedal pumping
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Cast & crew

The Darkness of the Road Cast & Characters

Najarra Townsend leads the cast as Siri, with Johnny Whitworth as Clerk and Leah Lauren as Iris. Directed by Eduardo Rodríguez; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Eduardo Rodríguez

More films directed by Eduardo Rodríguez: You’re Not Alone, Fright Night 2: New Blood, Stash House and El Gringo.

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The Darkness of the Road Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Darkness of the Road.

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The Darkness of the Road FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Darkness of the Road, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Darkness of the Road?

The Darkness of the Road runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Darkness of the Road released?

The Darkness of the Road was released on December 14, 2021.

Who directed The Darkness of the Road?

The Darkness of the Road was directed by Eduardo Rodríguez.

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Who is in the cast of The Darkness of the Road?

The Darkness of the Road stars Najarra Townsend as Siri, Johnny Whitworth as Clerk and Leah Lauren as Iris, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Darkness of the Road have a post-credit scene?

No. The Darkness of the Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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