In the Darkness
In the Darkness

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In the Darkness

2021
Movie
7 min
English

A man's life is disrupted when he begins to suffer from sleep paralysis.

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IMDb4.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users75%
Director: Antoinette Jada-MicallefGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A blind woman, Sarah, is held captive in her own home by a serial killer. As the killer plays a cruel game of cat and mouse, Sarah must use her other heightened senses to survive and find a way to escape before she becomes the next victim. The film explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the terrifying unknown.

Critical Reception

In the Darkness received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many commending its tense atmosphere and the lead performance. Some noted its reliance on familiar horror tropes, but praised its effective execution and suspenseful narrative. Audience reactions were generally favorable, appreciating the straightforward horror elements and the claustrophobic setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful build-up and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Gretchen Egolf's performance as the blind protagonist was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the plot predictable, relying on common genre conventions.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's terrifying premise and the feeling of being trapped alongside the protagonist. Many found it to be a solid, if not groundbreaking, horror experience that delivered on scares and tension.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single house to enhance the feeling of confinement and psychological dread.

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Wiccaburr

Wiccaburr

Get a partner that can handle your night terrors properly like Kevin does.