Out of the Dark
7.2/10
jumps
4
gore
4
dread
4
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Where to watch: We have not been able to check the US streamers for this one — try digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Stephen Chow plays a ghostbusting mentor whose methods are somewhere between Leon: The Professional and complete nonsense. A cult mo lei tau horror-comedy that swings between absurdist gags and surprisingly dark turns — beloved in Cantonese, baffling elsewhere, essential either way.
Out of the Dark (1995) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 86 minutes |
| Jump scares | 2/5 — on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 2/5 — a mild unease that fades quickly |
| Themes | demonic possession |
Out of the Dark carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 2/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 2/5 for lingering dread, over 86 minutes. Fine for younger teens who already like being spooked.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Out of the Dark?
- On our intensity scale, Out of the Dark rates 4/10 for jump scares and 4/10 for dread. It is on the gentler side — it favors mood and atmosphere over hard scares.
- How gory is Out of the Dark?
- Out of the Dark rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Out of the Dark?
- Out of the Dark runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
- What is Out of the Dark rated?
- Out of the Dark has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 4/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 4/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Out of the Dark (1995)?
- We have not been able to confirm where Out of the Dark is streaming in the US. Look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
