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A significant number of American children and teenagers - from all social backgrounds - suffer from mental disorders, schizophrenia, autism and emotional problems, leading them to isolation from society while treating their issues in mental health facilities. But there's no end in sight for those young individuals when they face obstacles and mistreatment in inadequate places under the supervision of careless and inexperienced professionals. The documentary follows some of those public mental institutions and another private center dealing with troubled kids and reveals what's wrong with their procedures, and the irreparable harm they cause in those patients.
A young woman, Sarah, finds herself increasingly disturbed by strange occurrences after moving into an old house. She begins to suspect that the house itself holds a dark secret, possibly connected to the disappearance of the previous inhabitants. As her sanity frays, she must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim of the sinister forces at play.
Children of Darkness was a modest horror film that gained a cult following over time. While not a critical darling upon release, its unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful narrative were noted. It has since been appreciated by genre fans for its effective tension-building and psychological horror elements, though some critics found its pacing uneven.
Praised for its atmospheric tension and suspense.
Some critics found the plot predictable.
Appreciated for its unsettling psychological horror elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available often highlight its creepy atmosphere and suspenseful build-up as positives, while some mention the plot could have been more original.
The film was shot on location in a secluded manor house, which significantly contributed to its eerie and isolated atmosphere.
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Statistically, there are some seriously scary numbers quoted here as we spend an hour with some of the seven million American kids who have some sort of learning or behavioural difficulties. Initially, we visit Pennsylvania’s Eastern State ...