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The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995): Cast & Plot

The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995) movie poster

The Passion of Darkly Noon is a 1995 drama thriller directed by Philip Ridley, starring Brendan Fraser as Darkly Noon, Ashley Judd and Loren Dean. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The Passion of Darkly Noon (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Philip Ridley
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Mystery , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Passion of Darkly Noon About?

The premise of The Passion of Darkly Noon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When your deepest desire becomes your worst nightmare… Desire torments a former cultist taking refuge at the home of a scantily clad woman whose husband is away.

The Passion of Darkly Noon Themes & Keywords

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  • masturbation
  • sleeping nude
  • waking up naked
  • handprint
  • lighting a cigarette
  • seductive woman
  • sexual tension
  • sensuality
  • sexual frustration
  • erotica
  • peeping tom
  • love triangle
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  • close up of eyes
  • tank top
  • dysfunctional family
  • clothes ripped off
  • taking off underwear
  • female rear nudity
  • voyeurism
  • voyeur
  • sexual desire
  • female removes her clothes
  • panties pulled down
  • white panties
  • panties
  • no panties
  • blonde
  • lingerie
  • scantily clad female
  • lingerie slip
  • sexual attraction
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • forest
  • camera shot of feet
  • fainting
  • pickup
  • taking off someone's shoes
  • taking off shoes
  • lost in the woods
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • truck
  • reference to god
  • storm
  • mysterious man
  • male name in title
  • sleeping shirtless
  • wet clothes
  • heavy rain
  • downpour
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Cast & crew

The Passion of Darkly Noon Cast & Characters

Brendan Fraser leads the cast as Darkly Noon, with Ashley Judd as Callie and Loren Dean as Jude. Directed by Philip Ridley; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Passion of Darkly Noon

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From the director

More from Philip Ridley

More films directed by Philip Ridley, best-rated first: Heartless, The Reflecting Skin, The Universe of Dermot Finn and Visiting Mr Beak.

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Plot

The Passion of Darkly Noon Plot Summary

What happens in The Passion of Darkly Noon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Darkly Noon Brendan Fraser is a young man shaped by an ultraconservative Christian cult, his name itself drawn from a Bible passage that underscored a fateful sense of calling. After a violent incident dissolves the tight-knit community and Darkly’s parents die, he is left disoriented and wanders into the forested hills of the Appalachian region in North Carolina, where the world beyond his upbringing begins to feel both terrifying and strangely possible.

Full summary

The whole story of The Passion of Darkly Noon, scene by scene

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Videos

The Passion of Darkly Noon Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Passion of Darkly Noon.

THE PASSION OF DARKLY NOON trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Passion of Darkly Noon?

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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Which actor portrays Darkly Noon in the film?

Cars

Cars in The Passion of Darkly Noon

2 cars on screen: the 1985 Ford F-250 and the Deutz unknown.

  • 1985 Ford F-250 in The Passion of Darkly Noon 1985 Ford F-250 Important role
  • Deutz unknown in The Passion of Darkly Noon Deutz unknown Background role
Details

The Passion of Darkly Noon Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Sinistre Ossessioni” and “La Pasion De Darkly Noon”.

Also known as
  • Sinistre Ossessioni
  • La Pasion De Darkly Noon
  • Die Passion des Darkly Noon
  • Darkly Noon - Passeggiata nel buio
  • La pasión de Darkly Noon
  • 聖なる狂気
  • Las namiętności
  • 战栗女人香
  • Темный полдень
  • Paixões na Floresta
  • 다크 눈
  • Темний полудень

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FAQ

The Passion of Darkly Noon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Passion of Darkly Noon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Passion of Darkly Noon?

The Passion of Darkly Noon runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Passion of Darkly Noon released?

The Passion of Darkly Noon was released on January 2, 1995.

Who directed The Passion of Darkly Noon?

The Passion of Darkly Noon was directed by Philip Ridley.

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Who is in the cast of The Passion of Darkly Noon?

The Passion of Darkly Noon stars Brendan Fraser as Darkly Noon, Ashley Judd as Callie and Loren Dean as Jude, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Passion of Darkly Noon have a post-credit scene?

No. The Passion of Darkly Noon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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