In the Dark
In the Dark

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In the Dark

2005
Movie
13 min
Italian

Sometimes eroticism lays hidden in that moment suspended within the space that separates two bodies which cannot touch each other.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: David GleesonGenres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A blind woman, Marie, living alone in a remote house, finds herself in a terrifying situation when she realizes she has inadvertently hidden a bag of money belonging to dangerous criminals. As the criminals relentlessly pursue her, Marie must use her heightened senses and wits to survive the ordeal. Her isolation becomes a perilous trap as the criminals close in, turning her familiar surroundings into a deadly maze.

Critical Reception

In the Dark (2005) received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the lead performance, but some found the plot predictable or underdeveloped. Audiences generally appreciated the tension and the unique perspective offered by the protagonist's blindness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective suspense and atmosphere.

  • The lead performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in the plot.

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Fun Fact

The film's director, David Gleeson, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from his own experiences with partial sight loss.

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