Brief encounters with the movies

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

The Dark

2005
Directed by: John Fawcett
Written by: Simon Maginn (novel), Stephen Massicotte (screenplay)
Cinematography by: Christian Sebaldt
Cast: Sean Bean, Maria Bello, Sophie Stuckey, Abigail Stone
Rating: R for some violent/disturbing images and language

The Story:
In mourning over the tragic drowning of their daughter Sarah, James and Adèle are visited by Ebrill, a young girl who claims she died 60 years ago ... and bares a startling resemblance to Sarah. (-- IMDb website)
My Thoughts:
Watchable for the most part.  Several very disturbing images -- not for the squeamish.  And some of the plot could have used a bit more development.  Generally well-acted and definitely creepy, but the end disappoints. 

My IMDb rating: Four stars out of a possible Ten

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