Dark Figures
Dark Figures

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Dark Figures

2020
Movie
82 min
English

Five friends accidentally awaken an ancient evil while hiking in Arizona. They must fight to survive both a demonic spirit and the small tribe who worships it.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: P.J. RatzkerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple purchases a remote house, hoping for a fresh start, but soon find themselves plagued by unsettling occurrences and a growing sense of dread. As their reality unravels, they must confront the dark secrets lurking within the walls and the malevolent entity that seems determined to break them.

Critical Reception

Dark Figures received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its predictable plot and derivative horror elements. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension, the overall consensus suggested it failed to deliver a truly original or impactful horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies too heavily on familiar horror tropes without offering fresh perspectives.

  • Pacing issues and a lack of compelling character development detract from the suspense.

  • Despite a few unsettling moments, the film ultimately falls flat.

Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the film's slow burn and jump scares as its main drawbacks, with many feeling that the narrative lacked originality and the scares were not effective enough to sustain interest.

Fun Fact

The house used for filming is a real, historically significant property known for its isolated location and eerie architecture, which the filmmakers felt added to the film's inherent creepiness.

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