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Darkness Comes
When Eddie Bowen hooks up with the sexually aggressive Suze Phillips he thinks it's his lucky night. It's not. He's drugged and trapped within a specially-prepared room. So begins an ordeal that threatens to break not just his body but also his mind. The psychotic Suze uses Eddie's flesh and blood to carry out a ritual that changes the very room itself. The light is dying and the darkness is coming alive. There's something in the shadows, something that's coming for Eddie. Can he escape in time? Or will the darkness claim him..?
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip find themselves stalked by a mysterious entity in the woods. As they try to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the land and themselves. The entity's motives remain elusive, leading to a terrifying battle for survival.
Critical Reception
Darkness Comes received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Some noted the atmospheric tension but felt it wasn't enough to overcome the film's shortcomings.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with pacing and relies heavily on jump scares.
Lack of originality in its horror tropes is a significant drawback.
Some viewers appreciated the attempt at a suspenseful atmosphere.
Google audience: Audience reception for Darkness Comes is largely absent from public records, making it difficult to summarize specific user likes or dislikes. General online commentary suggests low engagement and minimal impact.
Fun Fact
Director David Chisolm also served as the cinematographer and editor for Darkness Comes, aiming for a more personal and controlled vision for the independent horror film.
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