Darkness on the Edge of Town
Seen it?2014 | 87 min | Thriller, Crime, Drama, Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Bad Day at Black Rock or Freaks, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A troubled teenage sharpshooter decides to avenge the death of her estranged sister after she is found murdered in a public bathroom.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 206K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Freaks
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Cast & crew
Directed by Patrick Ryan
- Brian GleesonVirgil O'Riley
- Emma Eliza ReganCleo Callahan
- Maura FoleySophie Quinn
- Emma WillisRobin O'Riley
- Olwen Catherine KellyAisling Callahan