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Darklight
Sarah has been blind her whole life. She lives alone with her controlling mother Anne, the only family she has ever known. When Anne has an accident and fails to return home, Sarah miraculously regains her sight. But her joy and wonder are short-lived as she soon begins to realize that the world as she knows it is actually her worst nightmare. Hostage to Anne's insecurities, Sarah ultimately uncovers her mother's sinister plan to prevent her from ever leaving her side.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2000, humanity has developed a technology that allows them to glimpse into the afterlife. A special investigator, Shaw, is tasked with hunting down resurrected serial killers. However, during one of his missions, he encounters a powerful evil that threatens to break free into the living world.
Critical Reception
Darklight received generally negative reviews from critics, with many citing its derivative plot, uneven pacing, and uninspired special effects. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some appreciating the action elements while others found the story and execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts to blend sci-fi and horror but struggles to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative.
Performances are generally seen as serviceable but not enough to elevate the material.
The action sequences and creature design are often criticized for being unimpressive and unoriginal.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series.
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