Pitch Black

Name: Pitch Black
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 2000-02-18
Cast: Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Lewis Fitz-Gerald, Claudia Black

2000 | 108 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Action

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Aliens or Serenity, start here.
The mood: Tense, mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.

How it earned its rating

CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$53 million worldwide on a $23 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 390K people sought it out in the past year