Dark Water (2005) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Jul 08, 2005 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery | Runtime 1h 45m
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Dark Water Plot Synopsis:

Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia move into a rundown apartment on New York's Roosevelt Island. She is currently in the midst of divorce proceedings and the apartment, though near an excellent school for her daughter, is all she can afford. From the time she arrives, there are mysterious occurrences and there is a constant drip from the ceiling in the only bedroom. There are also noises coming from the apartment directly above hers, though it would appear to be vacant. Is the apartment haunted or is there a simpler explanation?


Synopsis / Plot Summary: A mother and daughter, still wounded from a bitter custody dispute, hole up in a run-down apartment building. Adding further drama to their plight, they are targeted by the ghost of former resident.

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Official Trailer

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Dark Water Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2005 (more 2005 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 105 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Mystery
Directors: Walter Salles
Stars: Jennifer Connelly, John C. Reilly, Tim Roth, Dougray Scott, Pete Postlethwaite … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jul 08, 2005
Box Office: $25,473,352
Nominations: 6

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Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dark Water Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 08, 2005
Writers: Kôji Suzuki, Hideo Nakata, Takashige Ichise, Rafael Yglesias
Producers: Doug Davison, Kerry Foster, Olívia Guimarães, Ashley Kramer, Roy Lee, Bill Mechanic, Jill Rachel Morris, Todd Y. Murata, Diana Pokorny
Editors: Daniel Rezende
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