When the Darkness Comes
When the Darkness Comes

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When the Darkness Comes

2014
Movie
91 min
Kalaallisut

Minik and Hans are best friends in their early twenties in Greenland. Minik being down and Hans trying to cheer him up they look for an some excitement and a break from the mundane boredom. They learn about a claimed local haunted house and decide to have a sleep over to see what is real and what is not.

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IMDb3.4/10
Director: Shawn C. NelsonGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends venture into a remote, supposedly haunted house to uncover the truth behind local legends. As they delve deeper into the abandoned structure, they unleash a malevolent entity that preys on their deepest fears and secrets. They must fight for their survival as the darkness within the house begins to consume them one by one.

Critical Reception

When the Darkness Comes received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired scares, and low production values. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a generic entry into the found-footage horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on tired horror tropes.

  • The scares are unconvincing and the pacing is uneven.

  • Low production values detract significantly from the overall experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "When the Darkness Comes" are scarce, but those available generally express disappointment with its derivative nature and ineffective horror elements.

Fun Fact

Despite its low budget and limited release, director Shawn C. Nelson also starred in the film and handled many of its production roles, including editing and cinematography.

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