Dark Is the Night
Dark Is the Night

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Dark Is the Night

2019
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
Mandarin

Cheng Yuan Fang, heiress to one of the nation’s most powerful families, seems to live a perfect life—but behind the wealth lies a web of dark family secrets. When her sister-in-law, Hsiao Han Ting, mysteriously vanishes, Yuan Fang secretly enlists the help of Ah Young and Kevin to uncover the truth. As they investigate, chilling clues point toward Yuan Fang’s own brother, Cheng Yuan Chun, raising fears that Han Ting may be in grave danger. The deeper they dig, the more they realize they’ve become targets themselves. With time running out, Ah Young must do everything he can to protect Yuan Fang from a fate darker than she ever imagined.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Cristian Jim enezGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote Chilean Patagonia, a small group of researchers investigating a series of mysterious disappearances find themselves trapped in a chilling local legend. As night falls and isolation intensifies, they uncover a terrifying truth about the ancient forest and the entity that guards it. Paranoia and fear grip the group as they struggle to survive the encroaching darkness and the primal horrors within.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Dark Is the Night' received a mixed to positive reception, with many praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling horror elements. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow at times and the narrative occasionally predictable. Audiences generally responded favorably to its suspenseful build-up and eerie folklore-inspired scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its oppressive atmosphere and effective jump scares.

  • Acknowledged for its unique Chilean folklore setting and eerie tone.

  • Some found the plot development uneven and the ending less impactful than the build-up.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and not widely aggregated, but those available generally highlight the film's success in creating a tense and frightening atmosphere, particularly appreciating its isolationist horror tropes and folkloric elements.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the remote and rugged landscapes of Chilean Patagonia, contributing significantly to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.

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