With danger mounting, and time running out, Stephanie must find her friend before darkness falls. Violence: Just confirm how you got your ticket. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy Weird and terrible. | Rotten (5). Robert Fuest directs at a pace that even a self-respecting snail might consider lethargic. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. A main character is described as an alcoholic. A kidnapped is girl is threatened with a pair of electrical wires, but they are never used. Shown relapsing later in the movie. It addresses the existence of other cultures -- Native American ghosts, a Latina ghost hunter (and an Asian woman who believes in her) -- but only as surface dressing. Families can talk about The Darkness's violence. | Synopsis A bit of cleavage and bra is shown beneath her shirt, but it's the camera angle that gives its a sense of voyeurism. There are no approved quotes yet for this movie. Unfortunately, instead of cutting straight to the credits and compensating for the Big Twist's obviousness by leaving us to mull over its devastatingly bleak ramifications, the movie outstays its welcome by a couple of minutes and gives way to gratuitous unpleasantness and, horror of horrors, a happy ending of sorts. |, January 5, 2011 All rights reserved. And Soon the Darkness (2010) Parents Guide Add to guide . A girl is seen trying to make herself throw up using her fingers and is seen putting it into a container under her bed. Three characters are shot and killed. I realize that this is the work of an amateur who probably didn't study enough classics to have some decent influence for his own film, but please; savor us to many yawns. The two split apart after arguing the point, but, when Jane returns to the village where they're staying, her friend is nowhere to be found. Plot Keywords. Common Sense and other associated names and logos are trademarks of Common Sense Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 41-2024986). We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. A girl is kidnapped. This movie is terrible. A girl listens to a suggestive song and dances provocatively. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Copyright © Fandango. And Soon the Darkness (2010) directed by Marcos Efron. The parents definitely do get a kick out of seeing the team. The Parents Guide items below may give away important plot points. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Probably mild like "damn" or "hell". A girl beats up a man with a heavy branch. As the malevolent forces become stronger, and the family seems to be falling apart at the seams, the time comes to call in an expert (Alma Martinez) to help cleanse the house. A room is covered with red-smeared designs on the walls and ceiling (presumably blood, but that's not certain). Violence & Gore A girl is seen trying to make herself throw up using her fingers and is seen putting it into a container under her bed. Married man flirts with other women (a past affair is discussed). Is the movie scary? It was directed by Robert Fuest, who went on to make the Dr Phibes movies, starring Vincent Price; it was scripted by Brian Clemens, chief writer on The Avengers; and the two girls are played by, respectively, Pamela Franklin, who was the little girl, Flora, in The Innocents, and Michele Dotrice, most famously Betty Spencer, long-suffering wife of Michael Crawford's accident prone Frank in the BBC sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em. Mom and daughter figh. Some blood on the ground is then found by a guy. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free. Some conversations involving infidelity in a marriage.. Parents: Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. No nudity is seen. - Portrayals of non-graphic violence. Does more violence make a movie scarier? The acting of the leads is faultless, but the icing on the cake is the amazing direction by Fuest. "And Soon the Darkness" is a dumb, predictable low-budget thriller that doesn't know quite where to go, or how to set itself up for an entertaining ride. Alcohol is consumed several times, by different characters, throughout the movie. The deaths of two characters are quite sudden and saddening. Recently i caught up with it on dvd, and found that my memory had not let me down. Probably some frightening jump-scare sequences. A young man forces himself on a girl, then another man comes out and stops him; they have a brief fight. Why do I watch movies that I know I'm going to hate? A girl is kidnapped. You see him clutching his nose afterward, and a little blood on his hands. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight He really should have been a massively successful director. You see blood on their shirts. Are they superficial, or do they go deeper? This makes sense for talented filmmakers, but the makers of Darkness Falls fail so miserably that their attempts are both boring and painful. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Signup for the Parent Previews Newsletter! What's the appeal of scary movies? With danger mounting, and time running out, Stephanie must find her friend before darkness falls. I find it only adds to the tension. It does exactly nothing. Please try again later. She buys two bottles of vodka; later the bottle is shown half empty. There are plenty of jump scares, as well as some blood. Other vacations end with better results in the movies Mr. Bean’s Holiday, Roman Holiday and Last Holiday. I hope that me reviewing this film does not stir up any interest amongst fans of film, or even the "thriller" genre itself, because this is a movie that does not deserve attention.