In Search of Darkness
Seen it?2019 | 264 min | Documentary, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office 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 horror fans and the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 4 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 4 hr 24 min.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
An exploration of '80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 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 impactBelow par
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David A. Weiner
- Tom AtkinsSelf
- John BloomSelf
- Doug BradleySelf
- Lori CardilleSelf
- John CarpenterSelf
- Nick CastleSelf
- Larry CohenSelf
- Jeffrey CombsSelf
- Barbara CramptonSelf
- Sean S. CunninghamSelf