Darkside

A group of friends on a remote camping trip venture into a legendary, supposedly haunted forest. As they delve deeper, they uncover a terrifying truth about the woods and themselves, realizing they are not alone and that the legends might be horrifyingly real. Their survival hinges on confronting the darkness that lurks within the trees and within their own minds.

Darkside (2018) received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling mood, while others found its plot predictable and its scares derivative of established horror tropes. Audience response was similarly divided, appreciating the visual style but often criticizing the lack of originality.

• Praised for its eerie atmosphere and visual style.
• Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on familiar horror clichés.
• Some found the suspense effective, while others felt it didn't fully deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unsettling atmosphere and visual presentation, finding it to be a decent, if not groundbreaking, horror experience. However, many felt the story lacked originality and the scares didn't always land effectively, leading to a common sentiment that it was watchable but forgettable.

Director Kira Sharma initially conceived the idea for 'Darkside' after experiencing a series of unsettling dreams during a solo hiking trip in a remote wilderness area.