Dark Remains (2005)

When the daughter Emma of the technical writer Allen Pyke and the photographer Julie is found slashed in the throat and wrists in their locked apartment, the couple decides to move to an ... See full summary »

Director:

Brian Avenet-Bradley

Writer:

Brian Avenet-Bradley

Stars:

Cheri Christian, Greg Thompson, Scott Hodges

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Cheri Christian	...	Julie
Greg Thompson	...	Allen Pyke
Scott Hodges	...	Jim Payne
Jeff Evans	...	Sheriff Frank Hodges
Rachel Jordan	...	Emma Pyke
Michelle Kegley	...	Mrs. Payne
Patrick G. Keenan	...	Mr. Booth
Rachael Rollings	...	Rachel Roberts
Karla Droege	...	Marianne Shore
Patricia French	...	Librarian
Jason Turner	...	Steve
Syr Law	...	Gail (as Crystal Porter)
Lynn Cole	...	Mrs. Booth
Doug Hammond	...	Doug Roberts
Brian Clemons	...	Deputy

Storyline

When the daughter Emma of the technical writer Allen Pyke and the photographer Julie is found slashed in the throat and wrists in their locked apartment, the couple decides to move to an isolated cabin in the mountains in Kingspike. Julie is very depressed and blames Allen for the death of Emma. Once in the new home, Julie sees the spirit of Emma in a photo she took in a nearby abandoned prison and she becomes obsessed shooting pictures of poltergeists. Allen is advised to move from the place by the local Jim Payne, and on May 21st, Allen finds that the former dwellers of the cabin have committed suicide, and he investigates the death in the spot and finds that many people died around May 22nd. He decides to move with Julie to a hotel, but she does not want to give up on Emma.

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Taglines:

Pain never dies

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent content and some nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Georgia, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avenet Images Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

A Promising Dark Tale With a Disappointing Resolution and Flat Performances

When the daughter Emma of the technical writer Allen Pyke (Greg Thompson) and the photographer Julie (Cheri Christian) is found slashed in the throat and wrists in their locked apartment, the couple decides to move to an isolated cabin in the mountains in Kingspike. Julie is very depressed and blames Allen for the death of Emma. Once in the new home, Julie sees the spirit of Emma in a photo she took in a nearby abandoned prison and she becomes obsessed shooting pictures of poltergeists. Allen is advised to move from the place by the local Jim Payne (Scott Hodges), and on May 21st, Allen finds that the former dwellers of the cabin have committed suicide, and he investigates the death in the spot and finds that many people died around May 22nd. He decides to move with Julie to a hotel, but she does not want to give up on Emma.

"Dark Remains" is a well constructed dark tale, with a great potential, but unfortunately awfully resolved. I did not like the flat performances of the Greg Thompson and Cheri Christian in the role of the lead characters. The makeup and special effects are good, considering that this is a low-budget movie, but the director uses too much the glances of spirits in the mirrors or on the back of the characters, and in the end they do not scary anymore. With some improvements in the screenplay and better performances specially of Greg Thompson this movie could be great, but my advice is to watch "Dark Remains" without great expectations, and the viewer that likes horror films might appreciate some good moments. My vote is six.

Title (Brazil): "Espíritos do Mal" ("Evil Spirits")