After the Dark
After the Dark

After the Dark

2013Movie107 minEnglish

At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes26%
Metacritic33/100
Google Users38%
Director: John HuddlesGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of philosophy students at an international school in Manila are tasked by their instructor to conduct an thought experiment. They must decide who among them would survive a nuclear apocalypse if they were to take shelter in a bunker, using only a limited set of items. As they debate and eliminate each other, the lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur, leading to devastating consequences.

Critical Reception

After the Dark received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious concept and thought-provoking premise, many found its execution to be flawed, citing issues with pacing, character development, and an unsatisfying conclusion. The film struggled to balance its philosophical elements with its thriller aspects, resulting in a disjointed viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Attempts an interesting philosophical premise but falters in execution.
  • Lacks compelling character development and a cohesive narrative.
  • The film's conclusion is widely considered disappointing and confusing.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception. Many found the movie to be a good concept that wasn't well-realized, with some appreciating the thought-provoking elements while others were frustrated by the confusing plot and weak ending. The acting performances also received criticism.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Philosophers'.

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I've watched a lot of dumb movies, but never had I seen one that defends the notion of 'ignorance is bliss' as zealously as After the Dark. Director John Huddles sets the action, such as it is, at an international school in Jakarta; specifi...