Where The Air Is Cool And Dark
Where The Air Is Cool And Dark

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Where The Air Is Cool And Dark

1997
Movie
88 min
English

Thirty-year-old Emmett LeClere, a former logger and recovering drug addict, returns from school in New York to make a film in his Olympic Peninsula hometown. To finance the project, he decides to grow marijuana with an old buddy. After an abbreviated affair with an ex-girlfriend ends in a drug binge, Emmett finds a promising but doomed new romance. Countering good intentions with dishonesty, Emmett is soon left questioning his place in the world.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: T.J. ScottGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a remote research outpost in the Antarctic, a team of scientists uncovers a chilling secret that could change humanity forever. As a mysterious illness spreads among them, paranoia and fear escalate, forcing them to confront not only an alien threat but also the darkness within themselves. The survival of the outpost, and potentially the world, hinges on their ability to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Critical Reception

Critically, "Where The Air Is Cool And Dark" received a mixed to negative reception. While some praised its atmospheric tension and potential for a thought-provoking sci-fi horror narrative, many critics found the execution to be lacking, citing underdeveloped characters and a predictable plot. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating its claustrophobic setting and creature-feature elements, while others found it to be a slow-paced and ultimately unsatisfying entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its isolated, chilling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a derivative and underdeveloped plot.

  • Mixed feelings on the creature effects and pacing.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but those available indicate a polarized reception. Some viewers appreciated the suspenseful build-up and the grim tone, while others felt the film failed to deliver on its premise, citing weak character development and a lack of originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Manitoba, Canada, doubling for the harsh Antarctic environment.

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