What's in the Darkness
What's in the Darkness

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What's in the Darkness

2016
Movie
98 min
Mandarin

In the summer of 1991, a rape case broke the peace of a small town. The fathers of two girls in the local middle school were the policemen in charge of the case.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Nick DiVonaGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends finds themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a malevolent presence. As they try to uncover the dark history of the cabin and the surrounding woods, their sanity is tested, and they begin to turn on each other. The entity within the darkness seems to feed on their fear and distrust, leading to a terrifying struggle for survival.

Critical Reception

What's in the Darkness was primarily released on the VOD circuit and received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. It was noted for its atmospheric approach and attempt at psychological horror, but some found its pacing uneven and its scares predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and unsettling mood.

  • Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't always pay off.

  • Some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this independent horror film, with most online commentary highlighting the film's attempt at a darker, more psychological horror experience, though some viewers found it lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

Director Nick DiVona also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, aiming to create a modern take on classic cabin-in-the-woods horror tropes.

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