Darkness Rising
Darkness Rising

Darkness Rising

2017Movie81 minEnglish

Nearly murdered as a child by her mother, a woman (Katrina Law) returns to the house where her mom went mad.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Ron DanielsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends ventures into an abandoned town rumored to be cursed, seeking thrills and documenting their experience. As they delve deeper, they uncover dark secrets and become targets of a malevolent force that haunts the desolate location. Their initial curiosity turns into a desperate fight for survival as they realize the legends are terrifyingly real.

Critical Reception

Darkness Rising received a mixed reception from critics, who noted its atmospheric tension and some effective scares. However, many reviews pointed to a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its straightforward horror elements while others found it lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creepy atmosphere and isolated setting.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot and lack of character development.
  • Some found the jump scares effective, while others felt they were overused.

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Fun Fact

The abandoned town used for filming was an actual historical ghost town, adding to the authentic eerie atmosphere of the movie.

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Gimly

Gimly

There is some great - not just good, but genuinely **great** - gore effects in _Darkness Rising_. But it sucks. It sucks a lot, and as much as I've got an affection for Katrina Law after spending so much time with her in _Spartacus_ and _Ar...