In the Dark

In the Dark

Love is blind.

PG-13 2013 · 88 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama, Thriller

Aspiring artist Ali must rebuild her life after a tragic accident kills her husband and their young child, and leaves her blind. Life in the dark proves to be a daunting task, so, at her doctor's suggestion, she hires a caretaker named Jeff to help her adjust with the transition. Jeff's aid proves to be indispensable, she even meets and quickly befriends her new neighbor, Linda. Before long, she is embroiled in a fight for her life from an obsessive predator. Will she learn to protect herself using her only remaining senses in time to save her life?

Directed by Richard Gabai · Written by Shane Mathers

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Elisabeth Röhm Aliandra 'Ali' Lear
Sam Page Jeff
Richard Portnow Detective Archer
Patrick Muldoon Dan Lear
Aiden Turner Alex Smith
Shannon Elizabeth Linda
Elizabeth Peña Dr. Weinette
Anthony Alabi Bob
Corey Martin Craig College Boy (uncredited)
Markie Farnsley College Girl
Scott Evans EMT Reid
Jennifer Chang EMT Malloy

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