Darling
A lonely girl's violent descent into madness.
Directed by Mickey Keating · Horror · Thriller · 78 min · 2016
Director
Mickey Keating
Writer
Mickey Keating
Studio
Glass Eye Pix / Alexander Groupe
Release
01 Apr 2016
Runtime
78 min
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Full Plot
In need of a full-time caretaker to look after her house, an elegant and enigmatic madame hires a lonely young woman; however, this is not an ordinary place. Indeed, this silent residence is the oldest building in the city, riddled with unpleasant stories of forbidden occult practices, and terrible rumours of morbid hauntings. With such a reputation, most people would turn down the madame's lucrative offer; nevertheless, this lovely caretaker is up to the task, even though, right from the start, peculiar occurrences and blood-curdling sounds that permeate the empty mansion's long corridors foretell an ominous fate. Under those circumstances, why is that room at the end of the hallway off-limits? Can the tormented keeper rid herself of the ever-growing voices inside her head?
Cast & Characters
Darling
Lauren Ashley Carter
Madame
Sean Young
The Man
Brian Morvant
Officer Maneretti
Larry Fessenden
the new girl
Helen Rogers
Officer Clayton
John Speredakos
Did You Know?
Shooting took place in just one city over twelve days.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Keating was influenced by Roman Polanski's films Rosemary's Baby, The Tenant, and Repulsion.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
New York was chosen for its emphasis on alienation and detachment in the film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The movie was shot in monochrome to match Keating's inspiration from 1960s horror films.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Darling holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (3,468 votes), 60/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (5.5/10 on IMDb (3,468 votes), 60/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darling's IMDb rating?+
Darling has a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb from 3,468 votes.
What is Darling's Metacritic score?+
Darling has a Metascore of 60/100 on Metacritic.
Is Darling good? What are critics saying?+
Darling holds 5.5/10 on IMDb (3,468 votes), 60/100 on Metacritic.
How long is Darling?+
Darling has a runtime of 78 min.
Who directed Darling?+
Darling was directed by Mickey Keating.
Where can I watch Darling?+
Darling is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Sky Store, VI movies and tv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "Darling" received a mixed response from critics. While some praised the film's atmosphere, intensity, and standout performance by Lauren Ashley Carter, others found it derivative and lacking in character development. The consensus is that the film successfully pays homage to its influences while still offering something unique.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
