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The Darkness

  • 2016
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
17K
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The Darkness (2016)
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Supernatural HorrorHorrorThriller

A family unknowingly awakens an ancient supernatural entity on a Grand Canyon vacation, and must fight for survival when it follows them home.A family unknowingly awakens an ancient supernatural entity on a Grand Canyon vacation, and must fight for survival when it follows them home.A family unknowingly awakens an ancient supernatural entity on a Grand Canyon vacation, and must fight for survival when it follows them home.

  • Director
    • Greg McLean
  • Writers
    • Greg McLean
    • Shayne Armstrong
    • S.P. Krause
  • Stars
    • Kevin Bacon
    • Radha Mitchell
    • David Mazouz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Greg McLean
    • Writers
      • Greg McLean
      • Shayne Armstrong
      • S.P. Krause
    • Stars
      • Kevin Bacon
      • Radha Mitchell
      • David Mazouz
    • 173User reviews
    • 88Critic reviews
    • 27Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kevin Bacon
    Kevin Bacon
    • Peter Taylor
    Radha Mitchell
    Radha Mitchell
    • Bronny Taylor
    David Mazouz
    David Mazouz
    • Michael Taylor
    Lucy Fry
    Lucy Fry
    • Stephanie Taylor
    Matt Walsh
    Matt Walsh
    • Gary Carter
    Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison
    • Joy Carter
    Parker Mack
    Parker Mack
    • Andrew Carter
    Paul Reiser
    Paul Reiser
    • Simon Richards
    Ming-Na Wen
    Ming-Na Wen
    • Wendy Richards
    Trian Long Smith
    • Sammy Levin
    • (as Trian Long-Smith)
    Tara Lynne Barr
    Tara Lynne Barr
    • Kat
    Krista Marie Yu
    Krista Marie Yu
    • Tasha
    Christopher Darga
    Christopher Darga
    • Jeff
    • (as Chris Darga)
    Judith McConnell
    Judith McConnell
    • Trish
    Ilza Ponko
    Ilza Ponko
    • Gloria Ortega
    • (as Ilza Rosario)
    Alma Martinez
    Alma Martinez
    • Teresa Morales
    Yoshio Be
    • Tony
    Al Coronel
    Al Coronel
    • Police Officer
    • Director
      • Greg McLean
    • Writers
      • Greg McLean
      • Shayne Armstrong
      • S.P. Krause
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    User reviews173

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    7ajp-06126

    Not THAT bad 7/10

    So another example of how IMDb user reviews and ratings have slated another reasonably good film. Clearly everyone has different expectations when it comes to horrors, and for me personally, movies like Insidious, Paranormal Activity, Sinister and Dark Skies etc tick the box. And this was one I would gladly add to that list. Unfortunately with most new movies, the story lines and scares are nothing original and this one is no different. If that is enough to put you off then I suggest you don't watch this. I on the other hand, take a movie for what it is and I was not in any way disappointed. The cast, acting, script and effects were all decent enough and it was all a bit predictable but who cares.... I enjoyed it. Unlike 90% of the reviewers here who seem to be wannabe critics and outright movie boffins, I on the other hand am just a NORMAL person. This film is worth watching if you are not going to dissect every scene from the start to the finish merely to find faults. 7/10
    5subxerogravity

    I did not like this at all!

    So this kid with Autism is more accessible to the preternatural and disturbs evil native American spirits that decide to disturb him and his family back.

    It Reminds me of Stir of Echoes, which also star Keven Bacon, but is nowhere near as good as that movie. in comparison, Stir of Echoes looks like The Exorcist when standing right next to The Darkness.

    The story had potential. Some evil native American spirits get their resting place disturbed, by some white folks (shocker), so in return, these spirits decide to unlock these guys inner most demons (mom's an alcoholic, the daughter is bulimic) to split up the family and drive them all crazy.

    It was a brilliant idea, but it was done so corny. Even seasoned actor Keven Bacon looked cheesy delivering simple lines and trying to be serious as he reacted to the ghost.

    It was a very sad display of what could have been gold. I don't know what went wrong, but I know this: Don't wast your time.
    herzigmary

    The Darkness (2016) Same story over and over.

    When I saw the darkness, I felt like I needed to take out a ghost movie checklist and start listing everything I had seen before. Weird or Special needs child who communicates with the spirits? Check. Annoying, angry teenager that adds nothing to the plot? Check. Father with fidelity problems that doesn't believe in the spirits at first? Check. Mother with alcohol problems that seems crazy to everyone else? Check. The Darkness follows a strict character and story design and doesn't try to add anything unique or interesting. The movie is also terribly fast paced and tries to throw way too much in one sitting that everything just seems squished together and has no emotional impact. There are no real scares or thrills, only non-impactful jump scares that fall flat. The sad thing is that we have very good acting talent in this film, but the writing, directing, and editing is done so badly that the acting looks terrible.
    1wvlee

    All wrong with Navajo ways

    I am Diné (Navajo) and I am giving this movie one star because the acting was good. But the story line is way off. First of all Anasazi to Navajo is "ancient enemy", Second we don't speak Spanish nor use Christian symbols for ceremonial purposes and third at least use a real Navajo and the one that is fluent in Diné Bizaad (Navajo language). I am sure they can find one person on the rez. We all still practice our culture and ceremonies (medicine men) to this day. Its funny they use Hopi Kachinas as Anasazi people. (Different) Haha, way way way off! Please better educate yourself Hollywood. And no Navajos don't have teepees, we have Hogans.
    4dance_orluck

    Good Story, but Cliché

    Hey Everyone,

    If you are a horror movie fan like myself, you can probably pass on seeing this one. You knew when there would be a "scare" and the ending was pretty cliché. I do feel that the character development in this movie was wonderful! They actually allowed you to get to know the characters as the story unraveled. However, none of those family dynamics really played into the scares. In my eyes if you are giving me background on a character, or getting to know the characters weaknesses, they should somehow effect the overall story line.

    I'm giving this movie a 4 out of 10 because the movie did keep me intrigued through out, and definitely more of a pre-teen horror movie. I wish the writers or director would have put in more scares and jumps. I would consider this more of a thriller than an actual horror movie. I'm interested in reading what other horror seekers feel about this one!

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    • Trivia
      In one scene, the dad opens up an e-mail from the mom, with a YouTube-looking link (watch?v=FDhoqY1grJY). If you paste that video ID to YouTube, it redirects to this movie's trailer.
    • Goofs
      The Anasazi Indians apparently spoke Tanoan, Acoma, Zuni, and Navajo, all Native American languages. However, they seem to understand the healers talking to them in Spanish, a language that is nothing like their languages.
    • Quotes

      Stephanie Taylor: We never talk about him, we never talk about how he affects all of us... it's getting creepier and creepier.

      Stephanie Taylor: Will you tell Michael to stay out of my room... he keeps leaving dirty hand prints everywhere.

    • Crazy credits
      The title doesn't appear until nine minutes in to the film.
    • Alternate versions
      A bleaker alternate ending was shot and test screened, where the Taylor family drive out and dispose the rocks into the ocean. Unbeknownst to his parents and sister, Stephanie, Michael still bears the fifth one, which causes the demon to drive the car off the cliff, striking and killing Peter and Bronny (sending their bodies airborne), and drowning Steph and Michael. The stones are then revealed to have washed up on the shore. When test audiences reacted poorly, the studio mandated a more happier ending to be shot. That aside, the scene can still be viewed on the Blu-ray.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 WORST Movies of 2016 (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      It's a Good Life
      Written and Performed by Bruce Bergh

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 13, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Kojo
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 6 Miranda Drive
    • Filming locations
      • Red Rock Canyon State Park - Highway 14, Cantil, California, USA(desert sequences)
    • Production companies
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Chapter One Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,753,574
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $4,950,859
      • May 15, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,898,293
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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