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In Search of Darkness

7.520194h 24mMovieDocumentaryHorror

An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.

DirectorDavid A. Weiner
WriterDavid A. Weiner
ProducersMatthew Yamamoto·Veronica J. Valentini

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Cast · Directed by David A. Weiner

TATom Atkins
Tom Atkins
Self
JBJohn Bloom
John Bloom
Self
DBDoug Bradley
Doug Bradley
Self
LCLori Cardille
Lori Cardille
Self
JCJohn Carpenter
John Carpenter
Self
NCNick Castle
Nick Castle
Self
LCLarry Cohen
Larry Cohen
Self
JCJeffrey Combs
Jeffrey Combs
Self
BCBarbara Crampton
Barbara Crampton
Self
SCSean S. Cunningham
Sean S. Cunningham
Self
JDJoe Dante
Joe Dante
Self
KDKeith David
Keith David
Self

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In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
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In Search of Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams In Search of Darkness?

In Search of Darkness is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is In Search of Darkness on Netflix?

No, In Search of Darkness is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV.

Is In Search of Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — In Search of Darkness is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Where can I watch In Search of Darkness for free?

In Search of Darkness is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.

Is there a sequel to In Search of Darkness?

Yes — In Search of Darkness is followed by In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) in the In Search of Darkness Collection.

Is there a prequel to In Search of Darkness?

In Search of Darkness is the first film in the In Search of Darkness Collection.

Is In Search of Darkness part of a trilogy?

No — In Search of Darkness is part of the In Search of Darkness Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the In Search of Darkness Collection?

There are 6 films in the In Search of Darkness Collection: In Search of Darkness (2019), In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020), In Search of Darkness: Part III (2022), In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024), In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 (2025) and In Search of Darkness '70s (2027).