FANTASY . 1921 . 1h 0m . 6.1/10

The Arrival from the Darkness_

One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.

Starring Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, Josef Šváb-Malostranský
6.1/10
Rating
1h 0m
Runtime
1921
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.

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Cast
Theodor Pištěk stars as Bohdan Drazický in The Arrival from the Darkness.
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Year context
The Arrival from the Darkness was released 105 years ago in 1921.
Overview
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The centra...
The Arrival from the Darkness is a Fantasy, Horror film with a runtime of 1h 0m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
60 min (1h 0m)
Country
XC
Rating
6.1/10 (7 votes)

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What is The Arrival from the Darkness about?
One of the first Czechoslovak films to be shown abroad--a fantasy horror, filmed on the fully furnished premises of the Berlin film studio Am Zoo. The central role is portrayed by the “arrivee from darkness”, Ješek, who is awakened from a deathly sleep. The film represents unusual sparks of creative efforts and the ambitions of creative community around the director Jan S. Kolár, who was inspired by international trends and techniques.
How long is The Arrival from the Darkness?
The Arrival from the Darkness has a runtime of 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Who stars in The Arrival from the Darkness?
The cast of The Arrival from the Darkness includes Theodor Pištěk, Anny Ondra, Josef Šváb-Malostranský, Karel Lamač, Luigi Hofman.
What is the rating of The Arrival from the Darkness?
The Arrival from the Darkness has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Fantasy Horror
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