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The Darkness
A family lives in a cabin in the middle of a submerged forest in the mist and shrouded in perpetual twilight after an undefined global catastrophe. The father keeps his children locked in the basement into believing that a wild beast roams outside.
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Plot Summary
A family's vacation to the Grand Canyon turns terrifying when they accidentally awaken an ancient demonic entity. The entity begins to stalk them, manifesting their deepest fears and driving them to madness. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, the family must find a way to banish the darkness before it consumes them entirely.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its scares uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a generic entry in the supernatural horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on tired horror tropes and predictable jump scares.
Lacks originality and fails to generate genuine suspense.
Performances are unable to elevate the weak script.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a disappointing and generic horror experience with a predictable plot and a lack of scares. Many viewers felt it was a waste of time and that the actors were underutilized.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled '6 Miranda Drive' before being changed to 'The Darkness'.
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