IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users58%
Director: Mickey Keating•Genres: Horror, Thriller
A lonely young woman takes a job caring for an isolated mansion, believing it will be a peaceful escape. However, the house is slowly consuming her, and she begins to experience disturbing visions and a descent into madness. As her grip on reality loosens, she uncovers the dark secrets of the mansion and its previous inhabitants.
Darling was generally met with positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric horror, strong lead performance, and stylish direction. Some found the plot intentionally opaque, but most appreciated its unsettling mood and psychological tension.
Praised for its intense atmosphere and psychological horror.
Lauren Ashley Carter's performance as the increasingly disturbed protagonist is a standout.
Noted for its stylish, black-and-white cinematography and unsettling tone.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's suspenseful atmosphere and unique visual style, though some found the abstract narrative challenging to follow.
The film was shot in black and white to enhance its eerie and timeless atmosphere, a stylistic choice that was widely commended by critics.
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