Darkness

A young woman travels to Spain to meet her estranged father, only to discover he has vanished, leaving behind a house with a dark secret. As she and her mother begin to uncover the truth, they become trapped in a terrifying cycle of supernatural events. The house itself seems to be a conduit for an ancient evil, preying on the minds and souls of its inhabitants.

Darkness received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and scares, while others found the plot convoluted and its scares less effective than other entries in the genre. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its psychological horror elements and others feeling it failed to deliver on its premise.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.
• Criticized for a confusing narrative and underdeveloped characters.
• Some found the supernatural elements genuinely frightening, while others felt it was derivative.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be suspenseful and occasionally scary, appreciating the building dread. However, many felt the story was hard to follow and the ending unsatisfying, leading to a mixed overall impression.

The film is a remake of the 2002 Spanish film 'Darkness' (original title: 'Os Kurdo') also directed by Jaume Balagueró.