The Dare
Seen it?2019 | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (44% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
A rare family night for Jay takes a brutal twist when he awakens in a basement with three other prisoners. As their vengeful captor runs riot, Jay engages in a twisted battle to solve the puzzle to his past and save his family's future.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
44% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$3 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Giles Alderson
- Bart EdwardsJay Jackson
- Richard BrakeCredence
- Richard ShortAdam Heinz
- Alexandra EvansKat Gill
- Robert MaaserDominic Craven
- Harry JarvisTeen Dominic Craven
- Mitchell NormanYoung Dominic Craven
- Devora WildeJess Jackson
- Daniel SchutzmannPaul Anderson
- Oliver CunliffeYoung Jay Jackson