Darkness
Darkness

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Darkness

2019
Movie
98 min
Italian

Three sisters, Stella, Luce and Aria, live in an isolated house, immersed in the shadows, submitted by a violent and authoritarian father, a religious fanatic obsessed with the end of the world, who keeps them prisoners behind locks and closed windows, under the pretext that the Apocalypse has finally arrived.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Miguel Ángel VivasGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A family moves into a new house, unaware of the dark secrets it holds. Soon after their arrival, strange occurrences begin to plague them, hinting at a malevolent presence within the walls. As the situation escalates, they must uncover the truth behind the house's past to survive its sinister influence.

Critical Reception

Darkness received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and jump scares, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its suspenseful build-up and frightening sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective use of suspense and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Noted for its reliance on traditional horror tropes and jump scares.

  • Some critics found the narrative elements to be somewhat derivative.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google.

Fun Fact

The film was originally released in Spain as 'Marlowe' and later gained international distribution under the title 'Darkness'.

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