After Darkness
"A schizophrenic fear of a memory that threatened to destroy them both."
Originally released in 1985. After Darkness is a drama/horror film. directed by Sergio Guerraz.
Starring John Hurt, Julian Sands, and Victoria Abril
Synopsis
To salve his guilty conscience an elder brother removes his disturbed younger sibling from a mental institution after a suicide attempt and tries to bring him back to mental competency through one on one contact. Free of the institution he continues to be haunted by dreams of a lost twin and chants the eerie phrase "Do I stand before the king?" It is the elder brother that seems doomed to lose himself in his brother's insanity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
4.1/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Directors
Top Cast
John Hurt
as Peter Hunningford
Julian Sands
as Laurence Hunningford
Victoria Abril
as Pascale
Pamela Salem
as Elisabeth
Gerd Heinz
as Care-taker
Lise Ramu
as Wife Care-taker
William Jacques
as Dr. Coles
Jacqueline Moore
as Mother Children
Philippe Herzog
as Laurence, Child
Michael Herzog
as Jan, Child
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Ecco AG
- Green Man Prodcutions
- T&C Film
- TSR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is After Darkness about?
To salve his guilty conscience an elder brother removes his disturbed younger sibling from a mental institution after a suicide attempt and tries to bring him back to mental competency through one ...
Who directed After Darkness?
After Darkness was directed by Sergio Guerraz.
How long is After Darkness?
After Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was After Darkness released?
After Darkness was released on February 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in After Darkness?
The main cast of After Darkness includes John Hurt, Julian Sands, Victoria Abril, Pamela Salem, Gerd Heinz.