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Down a Dark Hall (2018)

“Welcome to Blackwood. Where lost girls find their way.”

5.5/10 · 733 votes 1h 36m pg-13 FantasyThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#305 of 328 films from 2018 #1002 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Rodrigo Cortés · Written by Michael Goldbach, Chris Sparling, Lois Duncan

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Overview

Kit, a troubled girl, is sent to the exclusive Blackwood boarding school, where she discovers that only four other female students have been admitted to learn the four pillars of knowledge under the ominous wing of the mysterious headmistress Madame Duret.

Cast

AnnaSophia Robbas Kit
Uma Thurmanas Madame Duret
Isabelle Fuhrmanas Izzy
Victoria Morolesas Veronica
Noah Silveras Jules
Taylor Russellas Ashley
Rosie Dayas Sierra
Rebecca Frontas Miss Orlonsky
Jodhi Mayas Heather Sinclair
Pip Torrensas Professor Farley
Kirsty Mitchellas Ginny
Jim Sturgeonas Dave
David Elliotas Robert Gordon
Julia Stressen-Reuteras Young Kit

Facts

Release dateAugust 1, 2018
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) — shorter as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$2,707,199
IMDbtt2372251

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Questions

How long is Down a Dark Hall?
Down a Dark Hall runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Down a Dark Hall worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 733 votes, which places it #305 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 7%) and #1002 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Down a Dark Hall?
Down a Dark Hall was directed by Rodrigo Cortés. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Buried (2010), Red Lights (2012).
Who stars in Down a Dark Hall?
AnnaSophia Robb as Kit; Uma Thurman as Madame Duret; Isabelle Fuhrman as Izzy; Victoria Moroles as Veronica; Noah Silver as Jules; Taylor Russell as Ashley.
What is Down a Dark Hall rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Down a Dark Hall?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/25052.

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