Guide to Watching Strange Darling at Home: Digital Release Date, Platforms, and More

Critically acclaimed thriller Strange Darling, featuring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner, is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, for digital streaming. Following a limited theatrical release on August 23, 2024, this serial killer film will soon be available for digital purchase.

Written and directed by J.T. Mollner, Strange Darling employs a fractured narrative style reminiscent of Pulp Fiction. The gripping tale, set in rural Oregon, revolves around a harrowing cat-and-mouse chase that begins after a one-night stand between a woman and a perilous man.

Notably, the film unfolds its story across six distinct chapters, creating a nonlinear viewing experience.

How to Watch Strange Darling at Home? Digital Release Date and Platforms Explored

The digital release of Strange Darling will officially launch on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, via premium video on demand.

It will be available for rent or purchase on multiple digital platforms, including Apple TV+, Prime Video, and VUDU, where it can be pre-ordered for $19.99. Alternatively, viewers can rent the film for a 48-hour period at a discounted price of $14.99.

What is Strange Darling About? Cast, Plot, and More

According to the official synopsis provided by Magneta Light Studios:

“In Strange Darling, nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree.”

This riveting romantic horror-thriller features two enigmatic characters known as The Lady and The Demon, who become entangled after a dark and intense one-night stand. What starts as a night of excitement quickly spirals into an obsessive killing spree, as the man pursues the woman with deadly intent. The narrative unfolds across six compelling chapters.

Following its theatrical run, Strange Darling grossed over $3 million domestically and more than $112,000 internationally, totaling $3.1 million at the worldwide box office against a production budget of $4 million, excluding marketing costs.

Watch the Trailer Here

The film’s first trailer, released in June 2024, generated excitement by hinting at the thrill and mystery without revealing too much of the plot. A second trailer, released in August 2024, teased:

“This is a dramatization of the true story of the final known killings of the most prolific and unique American serial killer of the 21st century.”

The anticipation sparked by these trailers has left fans eager for the film’s digital release, especially those who missed it in theaters.

Cast Overview

The cast of this horror thriller features:

• Willa Fitzgerald as The Lady
• Kyle Gallner as The Demon
• Barbara Hershey as Genevieve
• Ed Begley Jr. as Frederick
• Andrew Segal as Steve
• Madisen Beaty as Gale
• Bianca Santos as Tanya
• Eugenia Kuzmina and Beth
• Steven Michael Quezada as Pete
• Denise Grayson as Libby
• Sheri Foster as the Driver
• Jason Patric as True Crime Narrator (voice)
• Giovanni Ribisi as Art Pallone (voice)

Produced by Miramax and Spooky Pictures, and distributed by Magenta Light Studios, Strange Darling also marks Giovanni Ribisi’s debut as a cinematographer. Don’t miss the thrilling tale of a one-night stand gone awry—Strange Darling will soon be available for purchase online.

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