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The Dark Tapes

  • 20162016
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
3.3K
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The Dark Tapes (2016)
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  • Horror
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi

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.

IMDb RATING
4.6/10
3.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Michael McQuown
    • Vincent J. Guastini(segment To Catch a Demon)
  • Writer
    • Michael McQuown
  • Stars
    • David Banks
    • Sara Areyano
    • Cortney Palm
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Michael McQuown
    • Vincent J. Guastini(segment To Catch a Demon)
  • Writer
    • Michael McQuown
  • Stars
    • David Banks
    • Sara Areyano
    • Cortney Palm
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 59User reviews
    • 123Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 17 wins & 23 nominations

    Videos2

    The Dark Tapes
    Trailer 1:34
    The Dark Tapes
    The Dark Tapes Official Long Form Trailer
    Trailer 1:34
    The Dark Tapes Official Long Form Trailer

    Photos16

    Emilia Ares in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Stephen Zimpel and Shawn Lockie in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Stephen Zimpel, Shawn Lockie, and Jo Galloway in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Clint Keepin in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Jonathan Biver and Clint Keepin in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    The Dark Tapes (2016)
    David Banks and Sara Areyano in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Brittany Fisheli in The Dark Tapes (2016)
    Interdimensional Demon sculpted for The Dark Tapes
    Still of Emilia Ares Zoryan in The Dark Tapes
    Behind the scenes of "The Dark Tapes"
    The Dark Tapes (2016)

    Top cast

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    David Banks
    David Banks
    • Sam (segment "Wrap Around")as Sam (segment "Wrap Around")
    Sara Areyano
    Sara Areyano
    • Marie (segment "Wrap Around")as Marie (segment "Wrap Around")
    Cortney Palm
    Cortney Palm
    • Nicole (segment "To Catch a Demon")as Nicole (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    David Rountree
    David Rountree
    • Martin (segment "To Catch a Demon")as Martin (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    Matt Magnusson
    Matt Magnusson
    • Jason (segment "To Catch a Demon")as Jason (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    Ryan Panaligan
    Ryan Panaligan
    • Demon (segment "To Catch a Demon")as Demon (segment "To Catch a Demon")
    • (as Ryan Allan Young)
    Shawn Lockie
    Shawn Lockie
    • Karen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as Karen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Stephen Zimpel
    Stephen Zimpel
    • David (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as David (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Jo Galloway
    Jo Galloway
    • Susan (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as Susan (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Clint Keepin
    • Cameron (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as Cameron (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Jonathan Biver
    Jonathan Biver
    • Geoff (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as Geoff (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Brittany Fisheli
    • Ashen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")as Ashen (segment "The Hunter & the Hunted")
    Emilia Ares
    Emilia Ares
    • Caitlin (segment "Cam Girls")as Caitlin (segment "Cam Girls")
    • (as Emilia Ares Zoryan)
    Shane Hartline
    Shane Hartline
    • Eric (segment "Cam Girls")as Eric (segment "Cam Girls")
    Anna Rose Moore
    Anna Rose Moore
    • Sindy (segment "Cam Girls")as Sindy (segment "Cam Girls")
    Aral Gribble
    • Gerry (segment "Cam Girls")as Gerry (segment "Cam Girls")
    Robert Lind
    Robert Lind
    • Zak (segment "Cam Girls")as Zak (segment "Cam Girls")
    • (as Rob Lind)
    • …
    Wayne River Sorrell
    Wayne River Sorrell
    • Rick (segment "Cam Girls")as Rick (segment "Cam Girls")
    • Directors
      • Michael McQuown
      • Vincent J. Guastini(segment To Catch a Demon)
    • Writer
      • Michael McQuown
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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 paranormal world collide with rational curiosity.
    • found footage
    • investigation
    • evil force
    • mysterious force
    • experiment
    • 123 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Face the unknown.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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 reviews59

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Boring and old
    Paranormal Activity all over again with some bits shamelessly copied from other similar movies, but with a budget that makes the special effects look bad. Not that it matters, even if the special effects were good, it would still be pretty terrible. I've seen better acting in x-rated movies.

    The point of having a small budget is to improvise and try to generate something new, not copy stuff other people have made and do it badly. Almost seems like it was done badly on purpose, as in to cater to the hipster judges at the awards.

    Don't get fooled by the awards and nominations. This movie either had no competition in the awards or they were the kind of awards where "everyone is a winner".
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    • dreamdoggie
    • Apr 19, 2017

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    • Release date
      • April 18, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Тёмные киноплёнки
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Thunder Road Incorporated
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $65,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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