Black Daruma (2023)
Real men make their own luck
All filmed from the warped perspective of a doll, Black Daruma is a dark-humoured psychological horror film about an unemployed man who buys a Japanese 'luck doll' to improve his fortunes, only for his life to unravel in disturbing ways.
Director: Toby Watts, Fionn Watts
Genre: Horror, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: September 30, 2023
Cast
- Richard Galloway - Ryan
- Louise O'Leary - Louise
- Julie Higginson - Sheryl
- David Castleford - Alan
- Ross Marshall - Darren
- Ruth Langrick - Michelle
- Madeline Percival - Staff Member
Screenplay
- Toby Watts (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Andy Toovey
Production: Far North Film
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Found Footage and Realistic Horror, Found Footage Horror, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor
Keywords
psychology, psychological stress, black humor, madness, found footage, masculinity, creepy doll
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Daruma about?
- All filmed from the warped perspective of a doll, Black Daruma is a dark-humoured psychological horror film about an unemployed man who buys a Japanese 'luck doll' to improve his fortunes, only for his life to unravel in disturbing ways.
- Who directed Black Daruma?
- Black Daruma was directed by Toby Watts, Fionn Watts.
- Who stars in Black Daruma?
- Black Daruma stars Richard Galloway, Louise O'Leary, Julie Higginson, David Castleford, Ross Marshall, Ruth Langrick.
- How long is Black Daruma?
- Black Daruma has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Black Daruma?
- Black Daruma is a Horror, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Black Daruma produced?
- Black Daruma was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Black Daruma?
- The themes of Black Daruma include: Dark Humor and Macabre Comedy, Found Footage and Realistic Horror, Found Footage Horror, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor.