Nightmare of Darkness
Nightmare of Darkness

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Nightmare of Darkness

2018
Movie
89 min
Mandarin

Wu Zikai (Lin Wei), who had previously embraced life, changes completely in the face of his unfair fate. His persona gradually disappeared as he became dominated by an eerie house. In the darkness, he is tormented by demons, and so...

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users55%
Director: Alexandre Bustillo, Julien MauryGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A terrifying ordeal unfolds when a young woman is left alone in a remote house during a brutal storm. As the wind howls and the power fails, she soon realizes she is not alone and must fight for survival against an unknown, malevolent force that has infiltrated the isolated dwelling.

Critical Reception

Nightmare of Darkness received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some commending its atmosphere and attempts at suspense, while others criticized its predictable plot and lack of originality within the horror genre. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating the jump scares and tension, while many found it to be an uninspired entry in the slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective use of sound design to build tension.

  • Criticized for relying too heavily on familiar horror tropes and a predictable narrative arc.

  • Some reviewers found the gore and violence to be gratuitous rather than serving the story.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a passable horror flick with some tense moments, but many felt it was forgettable and lacked the depth or scares to make a lasting impression. Common complaints mentioned a slow pace in parts and an anticlimactic ending.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a remote, dilapidated farmhouse in the French countryside, which the directors felt contributed significantly to the movie's isolated and menacing atmosphere.

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