Gone Dark
Gone Dark

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Gone Dark

2013
Movie
78 min
English

Five years ago Jack faked his death. Now his little sister is hunting down his ex-partners who she thinks killed him. On top of that, the company send in the cleaners and everything gets bloody.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users67%
Director: David MackenzieGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman, Sarah, goes undercover within a militia group to investigate their ties to domestic terrorism. As she delves deeper into their dangerous world, her own identity begins to blur, forcing her to confront her loyalties and the extreme ideologies she encounters. The situation escalates when the group plans a major attack, putting Sarah in a race against time to prevent it and escape with her life.

Critical Reception

Gone Dark received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Brit Marling's intense performance and the film's gripping atmosphere. However, some found the plot occasionally predictable and the portrayal of the militia group somewhat underdeveloped. It was generally seen as a solid, if not groundbreaking, thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Brit Marling's compelling lead performance and tense, atmospheric direction.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat conventional for the genre.

  • The film offers a chilling look at radicalization, though its depth is occasionally questioned.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and Brit Marling's acting. Some viewers felt the story could have been more complex, but most found it an engaging and well-executed thriller.

Fun Fact

Brit Marling, who also co-wrote the screenplay, reportedly did extensive research into militia groups and their ideologies to prepare for her role.

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