The Dark Edge
The Dark Edge

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The Dark Edge

2015
Movie
33 min
English

Daniel, a good guy and family man, makes a promise to his girlfriend, but keeping that promise won't be easy as he'd hoped. Having made the wrong choice of working for a drug lord, he now has to deal with the consequences of trying to leave. Will he get to keep his promise? Or will the others with their own agendas interfere with his goal? Director Elroy Martinez Jr. Writer Elroy Martinez Jr. Stars Elroy Martinez Jr.Frankie RamosJonathan Santiago

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Liam P. JohnsonGenres: Thriller, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged siblings return to their isolated childhood home after their father's mysterious death. As they delve into his affairs, they uncover dark family secrets and realize they are not alone in the house. A terrifying entity seems to be hunting them, forcing them to confront their past and fight for survival before they become the next victims.

Critical Reception

The Dark Edge received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and suspenseful moments, while others found its plot predictable and underdeveloped. Audiences were generally more receptive, appreciating the jump scares and the film's dark tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • A serviceable thriller that relies heavily on genre tropes.

Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the effective use of horror elements. However, some found the storyline to be derivative of other thrillers, and the ending left them wanting more.

Fun Fact

The isolated cabin used for filming was reportedly haunted, with the cast and crew experiencing several unexplained occurrences during production.

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