The Dark Hours (2005)

User Rating:

6.3/10   

Director:

Paul Fox

Writer:

Wil Zmak (writer)

Release Date:

11 November 2005 (Canada)

Genre:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Tagline:

She spent years getting into the mind of a monster... Now he's getting into hers

Plot:

The thirty and something years old psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Goodman has an incurable brain tumor that has just started to grow...

Plot Keywords:

Psychiatrist | Winter | Dream | Tied To Chair | Snowmobile

Awards:

10 wins

Cast

Kate Greenhouse	...	Samantha Goodman
Aidan Devine	...	Harlan Pyne
Gordon Currie	...	David Goodman
Iris Graham	...	Melody
Dov Tiefenbach	...	Adrian
David Calderisi	...	Dr. Lew Lanigan
Jeff Seymour	...	Radiologist
Trevor Hayes	...	Doctor
Bruce McFee	...	Donald Wegman
Kathryn Haggis	...	Waitress

Also Known As:

Head Games (Canada: English title) (working title) (USA) (working title)
The Dark Hours (Canada: English title)

MPAA:

Rated R for terror/violence, a scene of self mutilation, language and sexual content.

Runtime:

USA:80 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Australia:MA | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | USA:R | Germany:16 | UK:18 | Singapore:R21 | Netherlands:16

Filming Locations:

Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Calder Road Films

Goofs:

Continuity: After Donald Wegman launches his attack at Doctor Goodman, across the desk, he is bound at his wrists and ankles. As he's carried out in the next shot, his wrists are free.

Truly original and interesting film

To anyone wanting to watch this film I have the following suggestions:- 1. Watch it with friends....you'll be debating the ending afterwards.

2. Don't expect glossy effects or graphics....this is a true psychological thriller.

3. Pay Attention....The more you put into this the more you'll get out of it.

4. Have an open mind to where the film leads you.

Frankly I have to say I think this is a little unknown gem. It was done on a shoestring budget and I suspect not many have heard of it...it deserves wider release.

To anyone on the crew or cast who may read this can I offer my compliments. Well and believably acted, good lighting, good cinematography, appropriate score, well written and a Director who has pulled it all together to produce a great tight crafted product.

Good job guys.....you made my weekend.

P