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Dark Places

  • 20152015
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  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
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Charlize Theron in Dark Places (2015)
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  • Crime
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  • Mystery
Libby Day was only eight years old when her family was brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. Almost thirty years later, she reluctantly agrees to revisit the crime and uncovers ... Read allLibby Day was only eight years old when her family was brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. Almost thirty years later, she reluctantly agrees to revisit the crime and uncovers the wrenching truths that led up to that tragic night.Libby Day was only eight years old when her family was brutally murdered in their rural Kansas farmhouse. Almost thirty years later, she reluctantly agrees to revisit the crime and uncovers the wrenching truths that led up to that tragic night.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gilles Paquet-Brenner
  • Writers
    • Gilles Paquet-Brenner(written for the screen by)
    • Gillian Flynn(novel)
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Christina Hendricks
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  • Director
    • Gilles Paquet-Brenner
  • Writers
    • Gilles Paquet-Brenner(written for the screen by)
    • Gillian Flynn(novel)
  • Stars
    • Charlize Theron
    • Nicholas Hoult
    • Christina Hendricks
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    • 149User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
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    Christina Hendricks, Sterling Jerins, Natalie Precht, and Madison McGuire in Dark Places (2015)
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    Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult in Dark Places (2015)
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    Top cast

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    Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron
    • Libby Dayas Libby Day
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Lyle Wirthas Lyle Wirth
    Christina Hendricks
    Christina Hendricks
    • Patty Dayas Patty Day
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    Chloë Grace Moretz
    • Young Diondraas Young Diondra
    Sterling Jerins
    Sterling Jerins
    • Young Libby Dayas Young Libby Day
    Corey Stoll
    Corey Stoll
    • Ben Dayas Ben Day
    Tye Sheridan
    Tye Sheridan
    • Young Ben Dayas Young Ben Day
    Andrea Roth
    Andrea Roth
    • Diondraas Diondra
    Sean Bridgers
    Sean Bridgers
    • Runner Dayas Runner Day
    J. LaRose
    J. LaRose
    • Trey Teepanoas Trey Teepano
    • (as J LaRose)
    Shannon Kook
    Shannon Kook
    • Young Trey Teepanoas Young Trey Teepano
    Jennifer Pierce Mathus
    Jennifer Pierce Mathus
    • Dianeas Diane
    Natalie Precht
    Natalie Precht
    • Michelle Dayas Michelle Day
    Madison McGuire
    • Debby Dayas Debby Day
    Lori Z. Cordova
    Lori Z. Cordova
    • Magdaas Magda
    Denise Williamson
    Denise Williamson
    • Crystalas Crystal
    Jeff Chase
    Jeff Chase
    • Calvin Diehlas Calvin Diehl
    Drea de Matteo
    Drea de Matteo
    • Krissi Catesas Krissi Cates
    • Director
      • Gilles Paquet-Brenner
    • Writers
      • Gilles Paquet-Brenner(written for the screen by)
      • Gillian Flynn(novel)
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    • Trivia
      Amy Adams was originally cast in the lead role during development, but when the project was green-lit, Adams was unavailable, and Charlize Theron was cast instead. Adams later took the lead role in Sharp Objects (2018), a project based on another of Flynn's novels.
    • Goofs
      If Diondra was pregnant in 1985, her and Ben's "secret love child" should be at least 27 years old, since it is 28 years later in the film. She only looks about 16 -20 years old.
    • Quotes

      Libby Day: The truly frightening flaw in humanity is our capacity for cruelty - we all have it.

    • Connections
      Featured in Bringing 'Dark Places' to Light (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Taking Care of Joey
      Written and Performed by Jess Bailey

      Courtesy of CEG Rights B.V.

    User reviews149

    Review
    Top review
    A captivating film
    This film tells the story of a woman whose mother and her two sisters were murdered on their farm at night. Her brother is convicted of murdering the three family members. She gets contacted by a club that is intrigued by mysterious murders, and she is forced to confront her multilayered traumatic past.

    "Dark Places" is a truly haunting drama that keeps me captivated thoroughly. Viewers are lead to believe from the beginning that there is something Libby is not completely honest about. As more of the past is revealed in flashbacks, and even more of the past is unravelled through various interviews, the shocking truth is finally revealed. The ending is very poignant. I really feel for Libby and Ben, who have squandered almost thirty years away. They could have lived and loved, but they let naïveté get in the way big time. I do hope more people will watch this film. I think it's very well done, and it leaves me wondering all the would haves and could haves in the plot.
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    • Aug 13, 2015

    FAQ2

    • Why did the mom allow Libby to sleep with her when she was expecting a murderer in her room that night?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 2015 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bong Ma Ky Uc
    • Filming locations
      • Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Exclusive Media Group
      • Mandalay Vision
      • Cuatro Plus Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $208,588
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,090,852
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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