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Plunge Into Darkness

5.519781h 17mMovieThrillerTV Movie

An ex-pro athlete runner and his wife find a strange boy in the middle of nowhere along with a murdered couple. He runs to a nearby town for help while she keeps the boy company. Meanwhile, escaped convicts are heading to their location.

DirectorPeter Maxwell
WriterBruce A. Wishart
ProducerSteve Kibler

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Cast · Directed by Peter Maxwell

BBBruce Barry
Bruce Barry
Gary Keating
OHOlivia Hamnett
Olivia Hamnett
Pat Keating
AG
Ashley Grenville
The Boy
TR
Tom Richards
Joe
JJJohn Jarratt
John Jarratt
Toby
WE
Wallas Eaton
Superintendent G.E. Gregory
ASAlister Smart
Alister Smart
Stewart
JE
James Elliott
Farmer
GDGerry Duggan
Gerry Duggan
Abe

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Plunge Into Darkness — streaming FAQ

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Plunge Into Darkness isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Plunge Into Darkness on Netflix?

No, Plunge Into Darkness is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Plunge Into Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

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Plunge Into Darkness isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Plunge Into Darkness?

Plunge Into Darkness hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1978. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.