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Darkness by Day
It starts like this: a beach, a cliff, a pine tree forest, and a house made of stone. In the house, Virginia wakes up startled by a nightmare, and in the nightmare we can see her cousin Anabel with a deathly pale face and traces of blood around her lips.
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Plot Summary
A documentary filmmaker goes missing while investigating a series of unexplained disappearances in a remote mountain town. The film follows her boyfriend's desperate search as he uncovers disturbing local legends and a terrifying presence lurking in the shadows. As he delves deeper, he realizes the filmmaker may have become the next victim of a sinister force.
Critical Reception
Darkness by Day received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its slow pacing and predictable plot, though some praised its atmospheric tension.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric and suspenseful moments.
Criticized for a slow-burn plot that doesn't fully deliver.
Found the ending to be somewhat anticlimactic.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, with the few available indicating that viewers found the film to be an okay if unremarkable horror effort, with some appreciating the mood but others feeling it was too slow and lacked scares.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the small town of Lake Arrowhead, California, known for its scenic beauty and a history of local folklore which may have inspired elements of the story.
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