from DARK
Under Professor Furuchi, Kawano has been engaged in the development of a new vaccine against the unidentified substance which fell from outer space. People infected with it begin to attack other human beings for blood. The one and only way to prevent the attacks of the infected people is getting vaccinated and becoming one of them. Kawano has volunatrily chosen to be infected for absorbing in the research. His girlfriend Taeko is worried about him and visits the laboratory. She tries to rescue Kawano in cooperation with his friend Sawamura, a medical practitioner in town: meanwhile, the mysterious black substance has started pouring down from the sky...
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Plot Summary
A detective investigates a series of murders tied to a missing girl and a disturbed fugitive. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark web of secrets and a chilling connection between the victims and the isolated community where the crimes occur. The case becomes intensely personal as the lines between hunter and hunted blur, leading to a disturbing confrontation with the truth.
Critical Reception
Dark received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its tone overly grim. While some performances, particularly Maria Bello's, were praised, the film was largely criticized for its predictable twists and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- Ponderous and predictable thriller that fails to deliver on its disturbing premise.
- Performances are decent, but can't salvage a muddled and uninspired script.
- A grim and grimacing film that feels both overstuffed and underdeveloped.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a dreary and predictable thriller, with many disliking the convoluted plot and lack of suspense. Some viewers appreciated the performances, but most felt the movie failed to engage or offer anything new.
Fun Fact
Director Tim Blake Nelson also penned the screenplay for the film.
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