The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Fury
Seen it?2004 | 34 min | Animation, Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, 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, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Serenity, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After their narrow escape at the end of "Pitch Black," Riddick, Jack and the Imam find themselves at the mercy of a madwoman who intends to entomb Riddick forever as part of a twisted art exhibit. With little but a shiv and Riddick's innate viciousness to aid them, Riddick and his allies must find a way to escape from their captor and her band of mercenaries.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 45K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Peter Chung
- Vin DieselRichard B. Riddick (voice)
- Rhiana GriffithJack (voice)
- Keith DavidAbu 'Imam' al-Walid (voice)
- Tress MacNeilleAntonia Chillingsworth (voice)
- Roger L. JacksonJunner (voice)
- Nick ChinlundToombs (voice)
- Dwight SchultzSkiff A.I. (voice)
- Julia FletcherMerc Squad Leader (voice)
- Hedy BurressLab Tech (voice)
- Andrew PhilpotTech (voice)