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The Dark Tapes

  • 2016
  • 1h 38m
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4.6/10
3.1K
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The Dark Tapes (2016)
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A genre-defying mixture of horror, sci-fi, myth, mystery and thrills told as four interlocking tales in one intelligent anthology. Ghosts, spirits, creatures, demons and more from the parano... Read allA genre-defying mixture of horror, sci-fi, myth, mystery and thrills told as four interlocking tales in one intelligent anthology. Ghosts, spirits, creatures, demons and more from the paranormal world collide with rational curiosity.A genre-defying mixture of horror, sci-fi, myth, mystery and thrills told as four interlocking tales in one intelligent anthology. Ghosts, spirits, creatures, demons and more from the paranormal world collide with rational curiosity.

  • Directors
    • Michael McQuown
    • Vincent J. Guastini
  • Writer
    • Michael McQuown
  • Stars
    • David Banks
    • Sara Areyano
    • Cortney Palm
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Michael McQuown
      • Vincent J. Guastini
    • Writer
      • Michael McQuown
    • Stars
      • David Banks
      • Sara Areyano
      • Cortney Palm
    • 60User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 23 nominations

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    Emilia Ares in The Dark Tapes (2016)
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    Clint Keepin in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Jonathan Biver and Clint Keepin in The Dark Tapes (2016)
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    David Banks and Sara Areyano in The Dark Tapes (2016)
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    David Banks
    David Banks
    • Sam (segment "Wrap Around")
    Sara Areyano
    Sara Areyano
    • Marie (segment "Wrap Around")
    • (as Sara Castro)
    Cortney Palm
    Cortney Palm
    • Nicole (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    David Rountree
    David Rountree
    • Martin (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    Matt Magnusson
    Matt Magnusson
    • Jason (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    Ryan Panaligan
    Ryan Panaligan
    • Demon (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    • (as Ryan Allan Young)
    Shawn Lockie
    Shawn Lockie
    • Karen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Stephen Zimpel
    Stephen Zimpel
    • David (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Jo Galloway
    Jo Galloway
    • Susan (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Clint Keepin
    • Cameron (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Jonathan Biver
    Jonathan Biver
    • Geoff (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Brittany Fisheli
    • Ashen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Emilia Ares
    Emilia Ares
    • Caitlin (segment "Cam Girls")
    • (as Emilia Ares Zoryan)
    Shane Hartline
    Shane Hartline
    • Eric (segment "Cam Girls")
    Anna Rose Moore
    Anna Rose Moore
    • Sindy (segment "Cam Girls")
    Aral Gribble
    • Gerry (segment "Cam Girls")
    Robert Lind
    Robert Lind
    • Zak (segment "Cam Girls")
    • (as Rob Lind)
    • …
    Wayne River Sorrell
    Wayne River Sorrell
    • Rick (segment "Cam Girls")
    • Directors
      • Michael McQuown
      • Vincent J. Guastini(segment To Catch a Demon)
    • Writer
      • Michael McQuown
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    • Trivia
      Emilia Zoryan Also Appeared in A very similar Found-Footage movie Called, VHS: Viral.
    • Goofs
      The word "alcohol" does not come from the Arabic word "al ghoul" but from the Arabic "al kohl", which is a powdered antimony that was used as a kind of eye-liner. Nothing to do with ghouls or spirits.
    • Crazy credits
      During the first part of the end credits, one of the beings is talking in voice over while the credits roll.

    User reviews60

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    7/10
    I bought it on Amazon Video for $9.99, and I don't regret it.
    'THE DARK TAPES': Three and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

    An indie anthology horror flick, which interlocks four different tales of creatures, demons, ghosts and other things in the paranormal world. The film runs 98 minutes long, and it was made on a budget of just $65,000. It also features an ensemble cast (of mostly unknown actors) lead by Cortney Palm. First time feature filmmakers Michael McQuown and Vincent J. Guastini directed and co-produced the flick. McQuown also wrote the script (he previously co-wrote 2005's 'THE PERFECT MAN') and he also served as the film's editor and cinematographer as well. I found it to be a mostly well made, and impressive little indie horror flick; highlighted by Cortney Palm's performance.

    The movie contains four different chapters, each telling a different supernatural tale. One revolves around a couple experiencing paranormal activities in the house they recently moved in to. Another story tells the tale of two lesbian lovers, that make a living performing sexual activities online (for paying customers), and one begins blacking out and not remembering certain strange experiences. Another story involves a woman who's raped at a party, and she then becomes obsessed with stopping persistent unwanted paranormal intruders. A fourth story is intercut between the others, and it revolves around three paranormal investigators, that take their investigations into uncharted new dangerous territory.

    The movie is a little too slow-paced, drawn-out, and a tad too over complicated in places. For a film made on just a $65,000 budget though, I think it's mostly impressive. I love indie horror flicks like this, especially well made anthologies. This one delivers some nice effects, some cool dark imagery, and some pretty clever twists; it just sometimes takes a little too long to get to them. The acting, with the exception of Palm, is pretty amateurish though. The film probably won't become a cult classic of any kind, but I think it's still definitely worth the rental price. I bought it on Amazon Video for $9.99, and I don't regret it.

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 暗黑錄影帶
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Thunder Road Incorporated
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      • $65,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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