A Dark Song
Seen it?2016 | 100 min | Horror, Fantasy, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. 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, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved Hereditary or The Witch, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 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 95K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Liam Gavin
- Catherine WalkerSophia Howard
- Steve OramJoseph Solomon
- Mark HubermanNeil Hughes
- Susan LoughnaneVictoria Howard
- Nathan VosJack
- Martina NunvarovaGuardian Angel
- Breffni O'ConnorEmaciated Man
- Sheila MoloneyOld Woman Demon