Against the Dark
Seen it?2009 | 93 min | Horror, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 3.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Grindhouse or Night of the Living Dead, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When most of the population of Earth is infected by a virus and transformed into flesh eaters and blood drinking creatures, a group of hunters lead by Tao and his sword chase the vampire zombies to eliminate them. Six non-infected survivors try to find the exit of an abandoned hospital crowded of the infected creatures. Meanwhile, the military is ready to bomb the whole area.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
3.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Richard Crudo
- Steven SeagalCommander Tao
- Linden AshbyCross
- Jenna HarrisonDorothy
- Danny MidwinterMorgan
- Emma CatherwoodAmelia
- Stephen HaganRicky
- Daniel PercivalDylan
- Skye BennettCharlotte
- Tanoai ReedTagart
- Keith DavidLt. Waters