A Dark Way Out
A Dark Way Out

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A Dark Way Out

2023
Movie
87 min
English

When a self-centered petty thief gets wind that a lavish home will be vacant for the weekend, he decides to take advantage. After breaking in and filling his bag with loot, he realizes the house he's robbing is already being robbed.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users40%
Director: Jaron therefromGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a remote camping trip find themselves stalked by a mysterious and terrifying entity. As they struggle to survive the night, they uncover dark secrets about the woods and their own relationships. The entity seems to feed on their fear and paranoia, turning them against each other.

Critical Reception

A Dark Way Out has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its atmospheric tension and initial premise, many found the plot underdeveloped and the characters cliché. The film's reliance on jump scares and predictable twists were frequently cited as drawbacks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and attempts at building suspense.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped character arcs.

  • Felt to be derivative of other, more successful horror films.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally point to the film being disappointing, with many finding it too formulaic and lacking originality. Some viewers appreciated the spooky setting, but the majority felt it didn't deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The isolated forest location used for filming was reportedly chosen for its natural isolation and rumored local folklore, which the filmmakers hoped would enhance the unsettling atmosphere.

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