And Soon the Darkness

Two young American women, Stephanie and Ellie, are on vacation in the remote Argentinian countryside. While cycling through a desolate area, Ellie impulsively decides to race ahead, disappearing into the wilderness. Stephanie, initially annoyed, soon becomes frantic when Ellie fails to return. Her search leads her into a terrifying ordeal as she uncovers a dark secret involving a local population and a dangerous hunter.

And Soon the Darkness received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the atmosphere and performances, many found the plot predictable and derivative of other thriller films. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a forgettable entry in the genre.

• The film struggles with a formulaic plot that fails to generate genuine suspense.
• While Amber Heard and Odette Yustman deliver decent performances, their efforts are undermined by weak character development.
• The Argentinian setting offers some visual interest but is ultimately unable to elevate the generic thriller elements.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a disappointing and unoriginal thriller. Many viewers expressed boredom with the predictable story and lack of compelling scares. Some appreciated the leading actresses but felt their performances were wasted on a weak script.

The film is a remake of a 1970 French film of the same name ('D'où viens-tu, Johnny?').