The Dark Angel
Lovely and sensitive Maud Ruthyn is sent to stay with her Uncle Silas, a charismatic rogue who stands to inherit the family fortune... should anything untoward happen to young Maud. With the tyrannical Madame De La Rougierre as her governess, Maud finds that the estate holds terrors beyond her imaginings.
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Plot Summary
A hardened DEA agent, Jack Benteen, is assigned to investigate a series of brutal, unsolved murders that bear a disturbing resemblance to ritualistic killings. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy involving a deadly extraterrestrial creature that has come to Earth to hunt humans for sport. Benteen must then race against time to stop the alien before it eliminates everyone in its path.
Critical Reception
The Dark Angel received largely negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing its convoluted plot, excessive violence, and weak character development. However, it gained a cult following over the years due to its over-the-top action sequences and unique premise.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive creature design and gore.
- Criticized for its thin plot and uninspired acting.
- Seen as a forgettable action flick with sci-fi elements.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the creature feature aspects and the action. However, many find the plot to be predictable and the overall execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film's alien creature, the "Inter-Vidi", was designed by the renowned creature effects artist Christoper Gilman.
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