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Dark By Noon
Rez lost his wife sometime in the past, now he is a man abandoned by society, trying to survive, and provide for his daughter. He possesses a gift: the perfect photographic memory, but having perfect recall isn't all it's cracked up to be. He finds himself involved with dangerous people from his past who persuade him into testing their stolen time machine "Titus" that has the ability to send someone hours into the future. When he leaps forward in time and witnesses a nuclear explosion, he returns to his own time and has only eight hours to discover the cause and save the city from destruction.
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Plot Summary
A detective is drawn into a world of mystery and paranoia when he investigates a series of disappearances. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that blurs the lines between reality and delusion. The detective must confront his own inner demons while racing against time to solve the case before becoming another victim.
Critical Reception
Dark By Noon received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its convoluted plot and bleak atmosphere to be overwhelming. While some praised its ambition and visual style, the majority felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying narrative, leading to a generally disappointing audience experience.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric tension but criticized for an overly complex and unresolved plot.
The film's visual style was noted, but many reviewers found the story to be muddled and difficult to follow.
A lack of clear character motivations and an ambiguous ending left many viewers unsatisfied.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Dark By Noon are scarce, but those available suggest a polarized viewing experience. Some appreciated the dark tone and suspense, while others found the film confusing and lacking in emotional depth.
Fun Fact
The film was shot entirely on location in a remote, sparsely populated region, contributing to its isolated and unsettling atmosphere.
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