Dark Holiday
Dark Holiday

Dark Holiday

1989Movie100 minEnglish

American tourist Gene LePere (Lee Remick), on vacation in Turkey, is hounded by a street vendor into buying a carved head she doesn't want. Then she is cast into prison for smuggling an antique.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Victor RambaldiGenres: Crime, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A young woman, traumatized by a past event, finds herself in a remote cabin during the holidays. Her peace is shattered when she realizes she's being stalked by a mysterious and dangerous individual. As the isolation and paranoia mount, she must confront her fears and fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Dark Holiday is a low-budget thriller that garnered minimal attention upon its release. It is often described as a forgettable entry in the slasher/thriller genre, with some acknowledging its attempt at suspense but ultimately finding it lacking in originality and execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • While it attempts to build suspense, the pacing and direction are often weak.
  • It's considered a minor, largely unremarkable horror-thriller from the late 80s.

Google audience: Information on specific audience reception from Google users for this film is not readily available, suggesting it did not have a significant impact on a broad audience.

Fun Fact

Despite its limited release and critical reception, the film features a notable performance by Karen Black, an actress with a prolific career in independent and genre cinema.

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