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The Dark Hours

Seen it?

2005 | 80 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.7 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 The Brood, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect violence.

Dr. Samantha Goodman is a beautiful, young psychiatrist. Burnt out, she drives to the family’s winter cottage to spend time with her husband and sister. A relaxing weekend is jarringly interrupted when a terrifying and unexpected guest arrives. What follows is an extraordinary night of terror and evil mind games where escape is not an option.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.7 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Fox

  • Kate GreenhouseSamantha Goodman
  • Aidan DevineHarlan Pyne
  • Gordon CurrieDavid Goodman
  • Iris GrahamMelody
  • Dov TiefenbachAdrian
  • David CalderisiDr. Lew Lanigan
  • Jeff SeymourRadiologist
  • Trevor HayesDoctor
  • Bruce McFeeDonald Wegman