Cookster: The Darkest Days

Cookster: The Darkest Days is a British crime drama about a teenager with dyslexia who turns to drug dealing after feeling rejected by his family and the social system. Seeking respect, he becomes entangled in a criminal lifestyle where he must manage his own addiction and debts to a local gangster. His situation worsens as a rival threatens his stability, creating a rift between him and the woman he loves and a daughter he has not previously known.

Written by JoAnn Hess, the film was directed by Stephen Roach. This production followed his work on The Crucifix: Blood of the Exorcist, both of which were released in 2025. The movie stars Craige Middleburg as Jason, alongside Nick Moran, Chi Lam, Jamie Robertson, Sean Earl McPherson, and Julian Gamm. It was produced by Silent D Pictures and AJAMAX Productions with a runtime of 119 minutes. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.3/10 based on 110 votes.