Darkness Falls (1999 film)
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Darkness Falls is a 1999 drama film by John Howlett
(loosely adapted on N. J. Crisp's psychological thriller Dangerous Obsession
) and directed by Gerry Lively
.
The film was shot in late 1997 on the Isle of Man
.
) invades the home of Mark Driscoll (Dutton
) and holds both Driscoll and his rich, neglected wife Sally (Fenn
) hostage in order to understand the events that led to his wife ending up in a coma.
However, N.J. Crisp was so appalled at the film adaptation of his play and how his famously intricate plot had been turned on its head without his permission by a producer, Alan Latham that he insisted on having his name removed from the final print.
John Howlett
John Howlett is a renowned writer and director living in Rye, East Sussex. He started his writing career by co-writing the screenplay of the 1968 feature film, if..... Website: -Education:He attended Jesus College, Oxford and studied history....
(loosely adapted on N. J. Crisp's psychological thriller Dangerous Obsession
Dangerous Obsession
Dangerous Obsession is a psychological thriller written by N. J. Crisp which premièred at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 9 November 1987.Crisp's play was filmed in 1999 as Darkness Falls, starring Ray Winstone, Tim Dutton and Sherilyn Fenn...
) and directed by Gerry Lively
Gerry Lively
Gerry Lively is a cinematographer and film director, known for directing Darkness Falls , Dungeons & Dragons 2: Wrath of the Dragon God and Body Armour .-External links:...
.
The film was shot in late 1997 on the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
.
Plot
With his pregnant wife at death's door after a car crash, desperate husband John Barrett (WinstoneRay Winstone
Raymond Andrew "Ray" Winstone is an English film and television actor. He is mostly known for his "tough guy" roles, beginning with that of Carlin in the 1979 film Scum and as Will Scarlet in the cult television adventure series Robin of Sherwood. He has also become well known as a voice over...
) invades the home of Mark Driscoll (Dutton
Tim Dutton
Tim Dutton is a British actor. He was born in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England.Dutton has appeared on stage, in film, and in television series. Among the films are Darkness Falls , The Bourne Identity , and The Detonator...
) and holds both Driscoll and his rich, neglected wife Sally (Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn
Sherilyn Fenn is an American actress and filmmaker. She came to international attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks...
) hostage in order to understand the events that led to his wife ending up in a coma.
However, N.J. Crisp was so appalled at the film adaptation of his play and how his famously intricate plot had been turned on its head without his permission by a producer, Alan Latham that he insisted on having his name removed from the final print.
Featured cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ray Winstone Ray Winstone Raymond Andrew "Ray" Winstone is an English film and television actor. He is mostly known for his "tough guy" roles, beginning with that of Carlin in the 1979 film Scum and as Will Scarlet in the cult television adventure series Robin of Sherwood. He has also become well known as a voice over... |
John Barrett |
| Sherilyn Fenn Sherilyn Fenn Sherilyn Fenn is an American actress and filmmaker. She came to international attention for her performance as Audrey Horne on the 1990 cult TV series Twin Peaks... |
Sally Driscoll |
| Tim Dutton Tim Dutton Tim Dutton is a British actor. He was born in Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England.Dutton has appeared on stage, in film, and in television series. Among the films are Darkness Falls , The Bourne Identity , and The Detonator... |
Mark Driscoll |
| Robin McCaffrey | Jane Barrett |
| Michael Praed Michael Praed Michael Praed born Michael David Prince, 1 April 1960 in Berkeley, Gloucestershire) is a British actor, is probably best known for his role as Robin of Loxley in the British television series Robin of Sherwood, which attained cult status worldwide in the 1980s... |
The Hitman |