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    Alone in the Dark

    • 20052005
    • RR
    • 1h 36min
    IMDb RATING
    2.4/10
    42K
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    Christian Slater and Uwe Boll in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Home Video Trailer from Lionsgate Home Entertainment
    Trailer1:19
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    A detective of the paranormal slowly unravels mysterious events with deadly results.A detective of the paranormal slowly unravels mysterious events with deadly results.A detective of the paranormal slowly unravels mysterious events with deadly results.A detective of the paranormal slowly unravels mysterious events with deadly results.A detective of the paranormal slowly unravels mysterious events with deadly results.

    • Director
      • Uwe Boll
    • Writers
      • Elan Mastai
      • Michael Roesch
      • Peter Scheerer
    • Stars
      • Christian Slater
      • Tara Reid
      • Stephen Dorff
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Uwe Boll
    • Writers
      • Elan Mastai
      • Michael Roesch
      • Peter Scheerer
    • Stars
      • Christian Slater
      • Tara Reid
      • Stephen Dorff
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 539User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Alone in the Dark
    Trailer 1:19
    Alone in the Dark

    Photos61

    Christian Slater and Tara Reid in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Stephen Dorff, John Fallon, and Catherine Lough Haggquist in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater and Tara Reid in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater and Tara Reid in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater, Tara Reid, and Françoise Yip in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Tara Reid in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Ona Grauer in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Michael P. Northey in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater in Alone in the Dark (2005)
    Christian Slater, Stephen Dorff, and Tara Reid in Alone in the Dark (2005)

    Top cast

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    Christian Slater
    Christian Slater
    • Edward Carnbyas Edward Carnby
    Tara Reid
    Tara Reid
    • Aline Cedracas Aline Cedrac
    Stephen Dorff
    Stephen Dorff
    • Cmdr. Richard Burkeas Cmdr. Richard Burke
    Frank C. Turner
    Frank C. Turner
    • Sam Fischeras Sam Fischer
    Matthew Walker
    Matthew Walker
    • Prof. Lionel Hudgensas Prof. Lionel Hudgens
    Will Sanderson
    Will Sanderson
    • Agent Milesas Agent Miles
    Mark Acheson
    Mark Acheson
    • Captain Chernickas Captain Chernick
    • (as Mark Atcheson)
    Darren Shahlavi
    Darren Shahlavi
    • John Dillonas John Dillon
    Karin Konoval
    Karin Konoval
    • Sister Claraas Sister Clara
    Craig Bruhnanski
    • 80's Sheriffas 80's Sheriff
    • (as Craig Brunanski)
    Kwesi Ameyaw
    Kwesi Ameyaw
    • Deputy Adamsas Deputy Adams
    Dustyn Arthurs
    • Young Edwardas Young Edward
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    Catherine Lough Haggquist
    • Krashas Krash
    Ed Anders
    Ed Anders
    • James Pinkertonas James Pinkerton
    Brad Turner
    Brad Turner
    • Beat Copas Beat Cop
    Michael P. Northey
    Michael P. Northey
    • Guardas Guard
    Malcolm Scott
    Malcolm Scott
    • Delivery Guyas Delivery Guy
    Ryan Drescher
    • Young Boyas Young Boy
    • Director
      • Uwe Boll
    • Writers
      • Elan Mastai
      • Michael Roesch
      • Peter Scheerer
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Edward Carnby, detective of the paranormal, unexplained and supernatural, investigates a mystery (the recent death of a friend) with clues leading to "Shadow Island" that brings him face to face with bizarre horrors that prove both psychologically disturbing and lethal, as he discovers that evil demons worshiped by an ancient culture called the Abskani are planning on coming back to life in the 21st century to once again take over the world... and only he and a young genius anthropologist with an incredible memory (and his ex-girlfriend), Aline Cedrac, stand in their way, at a gateway to hell. Standing in Carnby's way, however, is the impact that a brief encounter with an evil spirit called the Queen had upon his mind, as he slowly finds himself overpowered by the forces of darkness as they eat away at his very sanity... —Me
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Evil awakens.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The lengthy opening text crawl was added after numerous test audience members said they were confused by the plot.
    • Goofs
      Set in California, but a Bank of Montreal building and a Canada Post box appear repeatedly. A Scotia Bank is visible in the last scene.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Prof. Lionel Hudgens: [narrating] In 1967, mine workers discovered the first remnants of a long lost Native American civilization - The Abkani. The Abkani believed that there are two worlds on this planet, a world of light and a world of darkness. 10,000 years ago the Abkani opened a gate between these worlds. Before they could close it, something evil slipped through. The Abkani mysteriously vanished from the Earth. Only a few artifacts remained, hidden in the world's most remote places. These artifacts speak of terrifying creatures that thrive in the darkness, waiting for the day when the gate can be opened again. Bureau 713, the government's paranormal research agency, was established to uncover the dark secrets of this lost civilization. Under the direction of archaeologist Lionel Hudgens, Bureau 713 began collecting Abkani artifacts. When the government shut down his controversial research, Hudgens built a laboratory hidden within an abandonded gold mine. There, he conducted savage experiments on orphaned children in an attempt to merge man with creature. Hudgens victims survived as "sleepers" - lost souls awaiting the moment of their calling.

    • Alternate versions
      The German DVD release of the Director's Cut has additional gore scenes (e.g. Miles is now brutally killed on screen instead off screen as seen in the theatrical version) and a new martial arts fight scene. The love scene between Christian Slater and Tara Reid has been removed.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghost
      Performed by Mnemic

      Music & Words by Bogballe / Eftemie / Stigart / Larsen / Rasmussen

      Published by Prophecies Publishing

      Courtesy of Nuclear Blast

    User reviews539

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    Top review
    1/10
    I knew we were in trouble with this one
    The minute the forward started, I knew we were in for trouble! The premise is laughable at best. The story line was even worse, if that is possible.

    The acting was stiff and the actors gave off a sense of inexperience. You expect more from the likes of Slater, Reid and Dorff. Lines were delivered as if from a robot. And I'm sorry, I like Reid but she was VERY unbelievable as an archaeologist. Slater and Dorff picked a lousy film to try and stage their comebacks.

    The continuity was off through out the entire film. The creatures weren't bad, but they really weren't good either.

    Bottom line, I want that ninety minutes of my life back. They can keep the money, but give me the time! What a waste.
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    • raptors2
    • Jan 29, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 28, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Один у темряві
    • Filming locations
      • British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • AITD Productions
      • Boll Kino Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG
      • Herold Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $5,178,569
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,834,421
      • Jan 30, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,693,645
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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