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The Darkling

The Darkling

Be Careful What You Wish For...

20004.81h 26m

Overview

When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.

Directed by Leong Po-Chih
Written by P.G. Sturges, Dario Scardapane
Produced by John V. Stuckmeyer, Tom Thayer
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Top Cast

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Bruno Rubin

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Jeff Obold

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Lisa Linde

Charlotte Avenel

Nina Siemaszko

Nina Siemaszko

Marla Obold

Skye McCole Bartusiak

Skye McCole Bartusiak

Casey Obold

Frank Gerrish

Frank Gerrish

Stutts

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Ron Frederickson

Clive

Todd Bridges

Todd Bridges

Baron

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Shadow Master

Andres Orozco

Andres Orozco

Francis

About The Darkling

The Darkling is a horror, tv movie film released in 2000. Directed by Leong Po-Chih, it stars F. Murray Abraham, Aidan Gillen, Lisa Linde. When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.

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