The story revolves around the Reilly family, including father Mark (played by Iain Glen), mother Maria (played by Lena Olin), teenage daughter Regina (played by Anna Paquin), and young son Paul (played by Stephan Enquist). They relocate from the United States to a remote house in the Spanish countryside, seeking a fresh start and hoping to leave behind their troubled past.
As the family settles into their new home, strange and unsettling events begin to occur. The house is plagued by mysterious power outages, strange noises, and inexplicable occurrences, leading the family to suspect that something sinister is at play.
Regina, who has a keen interest in the occult and supernatural, becomes increasingly convinced that the house is haunted. She discovers that the property has a dark history involving a cult that worshipped a demonic entity known as “The Darkness.”
As Regina delves deeper into the secrets of the house, she uncovers disturbing clues that suggest her family’s connection to the cult and its malevolent influence. She learns that her father, Mark, was once involved in the cult’s rituals and that his past actions may have unleashed an ancient evil upon their home.
As the supernatural forces grow stronger, the Reilly family finds themselves in a desperate fight for survival against the malevolent entity that threatens to consume them. They must confront their darkest fears and confront the secrets of their past in order to break free from the grip of “The Darkness.”
In the climactic showdown, Regina confronts the demonic entity and discovers the truth about her family’s connection to the cult. With the help of a mysterious stranger, she learns that only by embracing the light and rejecting the darkness within themselves can they hope to overcome the evil that haunts them.
In the end, the Reilly family emerges victorious, having faced their inner demons and triumphed over the darkness that threatened to destroy them. They leave the cursed house behind, knowing that they have finally found peace and redemption.
“Darkness” is praised for its atmospheric tension, eerie atmosphere, and psychological depth. The film explores themes of family, guilt, and the supernatural, offering a chilling and thought-provoking tale of terror and redemption.