'The Dark And The Wicked': Meet Marin Ireland, Xander Berkeley and rest of the cast of Bryan Bertino's horror film

The film also features Michael Abbott Jr and had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival in August
PUBLISHED NOV 6, 2020
(RLJE Films)
(RLJE Films)

Horror fans, we've got just the right pick for you: 'The Dark and The Wicked' releases on Friday, November 6, and it promises to be quite the gruesome ride.

It ticks all the boxes of a horror movie: deserted places, nightmares, and well a profound sense of evil. The synopsis of the film reads, "On a secluded farm in a nondescript rural town, a man is slowly dying. His family gathers to mourn, and soon darkness grows, marked by waking nightmares and a growing sense that something evil is taking over the family." If that doesn't sound reassuring, what does? 

Written and directed by Bryan Bertino, the film stars Marin Ireland, Michael Abbott Jr and Xander Berkeley and had its world premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival on August 28, 2020. Before you get on to watching the horror flick, meet the cast of the grueling film.

Marin Ireland

(Getty Images)

Marin Yvonne Ireland is known for her work in theatre.  In 2009, she received the Theatre World Award and was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for 'Reasons to be Pretty'. Apart from her stage work, Ireland has frequently worked in film and television, and she starred as Julia Bowman in the Amazon Studios series 'Sneaky Pete' (2015–2019) and currently stars as Sissy in 'The Umbrella Academy' (2020–present).

Xander Berkeley

Actor Xander Berkeley attends the 8th Annual BritWeek Launch Party at a private residence on April 22, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Xander Berkeley is known for his television roles as Sheriff Thomas McAllister on the crime drama 'The Mentalist', George Mason on the political thriller series '24', Percy Rose on the action thriller series 'Nikita', the 'Man on The Booth At The End' and Gregory in AMC's 'The Walking Dead'. Prominent film roles  include Todd Voight in 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day', Agent Gibbs in 'Air Force One', Bowery Snax in 'Sid and Nancy', Dr. Lamar in 'Gattaca', Trevor Lyle in 'Candyman' and Ralph in 'Heat'

The rest of the cast includes Michael Abbott Jr, Lynn Andrews, Julie Oliver-Touchstone, Tom Nowicki, Ella Ballentine, Mindy Raymond among others. The film has been written and directed by Bryan Bertino and will release on November 6 to digital retailers.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

Taylor Sheridan, who co-created 'Yellowstone,' is in the process of creating an upcoming war film in partnership with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick.
5 hours ago
Andy Serkis announces that Viggo Mortensen will not play Aragorn from 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy in the upcoming prequel.
8 hours ago
Penned by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, the Olivia Wilde-helmed film was a smash hit with critics
9 hours ago
Glen Powell teams up with director Judd Apatow for his upcoming comedy film, set to release next year.
1 day ago
Lee Cronin's 'The Mummy' is set for a worldwide release on April 15 and will then be available on streaming platforms after 40 to 60 days.
1 day ago
'The Batman Part II,' directed by Matt Reeves, will begin shooting in June 2026 in London
1 day ago
Based on William Golding's iconic 1954 novel, the dystopian drama 'Lord of the Flies,' first aired on the BBC in the U.K. in February.
1 day ago
Mel Brooks, Rick Moranis, Daphne Zuniga, Bill Pullman, and George Wyner set to reprise their roles from the original 1987 classic
3 days ago
Jonathan Majors and co-star fall six feet to the ground after a glass shattered while shooting for a scene
3 days ago
A shocking confession shatters the wedding before it even begins, yet Emma and Charlie choose to start over in the most unexpected way.
4 days ago