Dark Around the Stars
Dark Around the Stars

Dark Around the Stars

2013Movie100 minEnglish

Glen is on a drunken road trip when he plots to commit suicide on his birthday. His decision sends him on a spirited adventure.....

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Brian James O'ConnellGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of old friends reunites at a remote lake house for a weekend getaway. As they delve into old memories and unspoken tensions, they begin to experience unsettling events and realize they might not be alone. The idyllic setting soon turns sinister as a dark presence seems to be toying with them, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

Dark Around the Stars received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and inconsistent pacing. While some praised its atmospheric tension and a few effective scares, the overall consensus was that it failed to deliver a truly original or memorable horror experience, often relying on genre tropes without adding significant innovation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies heavily on common horror clichés.
  • Some atmospheric moments and jump scares, but ultimately forgettable.
  • Pacing issues and a predictable narrative detract from potential scares.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but existing comments suggest a divided opinion. Some found it a decent low-budget thriller with a few creepy moments, while others felt it was a generic horror film that did not stand out.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at a real lake house, adding to the authentic, isolated atmosphere of the story.

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