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Down a Dark Hall

"Welcome to Blackwood. Where lost girls find their way."

Movie PG-13 2018 1h 36m 5.6 /10
Directed by Rodrigo Cortés

Kit, a troubled teenager, is sent to Blackwood, an exclusive but foreboding boarding school that promises clarity through study. There she joins four other girls who have earned a place in the school’s tightly curated program, overseen by the enigmatic headmistress Madame Duret. The campus is... Read more

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About Down a Dark Hall

Kit, a troubled teenager, is sent to Blackwood, an exclusive but foreboding boarding school that promises clarity through study. There she joins four other girls who have earned a place in the school’s tightly curated program, overseen by the enigmatic headmistress Madame Duret. The campus is pristine on the surface and claustrophobic beneath, with hidden wings and whispered rules that press on every choice. As the girls begin to learn what are billed as the four pillars of knowledge, strange occurrences accumulate: a locked corridor, cryptic messages, and a growing sense that something darker is binding the curriculum. Kit looks for answers while keeping her own past in the shadows.

Directed by Rodrigo Cortes, the film adapts Lois Duncan's 1974 novel Down a Dark Hall with a screenplay by Chris Sparling and Michael Goldbach, featuring AnnaSophia Robb, Uma Thurman, Isabelle Fuhrman, Victoria Moroles, and Noah Silver.

Reception was mixed, with reviewers noting the film's moody atmosphere and strong performances from Robb and Thurman, while some critics found the plot predictable. It probes power dynamics in adolescence, the pull of secrets, and the toll of coercive authority on young minds.

Details

Release Date
August 01, 2018
Runtime
1h 36m
Rating
PG-13
User Ratings
712 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Drama
Country
Spain
Studio
Temple Hill Entertainment +4 more
Box Office
$2,707,199
External Links
View on IMDB

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Cast

AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia Robb

Kit

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Madame Duret

Isabelle Fuhrman

Isabelle Fuhrman

Izzy

Victoria Moroles

Victoria Moroles

Veronica

Noah Silver

Noah Silver

Jules

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell

Ashley

Rosie Day

Rosie Day

Sierra

Rebecca Front

Rebecca Front

Miss Orlonsky

Jodhi May

Jodhi May

Heather Sinclair

Pip Torrens

Pip Torrens

Professor Farley

Director: Rodrigo Cortés

Written by: Chris Sparling, Michael Goldbach, Lois Duncan

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes, Down a Dark Hall is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

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With a rating of 5.6/10 from 712 viewers, Down a Dark Hall is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

Kit, a troubled teenager, is sent to Blackwood, an exclusive but foreboding boarding school that promises clarity through study. There she joins four other girls who have earned a place in the school’s tightly curated program, overseen by the enigmatic headmistress Madame Duret. The campus is pri...

Down a Dark Hall stars AnnaSophia Robb, Uma Thurman, Isabelle Fuhrman, Victoria Moroles, and Noah Silver.

Down a Dark Hall was directed by Rodrigo Cortés.

Down a Dark Hall was released on August 01, 2018.

Down a Dark Hall is a Horror, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, and Drama film.

No. Down a Dark Hall is adapted from Lois Duncan's 1974 novel, not a real-life event.

AnnaSophia Robb stars as Kit, the troubled girl sent to the Blackwood boarding school. The character Kit drives the story and experiences the school's ominous atmosphere.

Uma Thurman plays Madame Duret, the enigmatic headmistress. Her portrayal anchors the school's mystery and its intimidating environment.

The film blends horror with mystery and thriller elements and is rated PG-13, so it has suspenseful moments suitable for teens and older audiences. It leans on atmosphere and suspense rather than graphic violence.