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Straight Into Darkness

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During World War II fugitive American soldiers (Scott MacDonald, Ryan Francis) join forces with a band of children in a battle against a German squad.
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Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens This is one of the finest war movies to come along in years. Nov 15, 2019 Full Review Film Threat Rated: 4/5 Jun 3, 2006 Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Once it's over with, you may feel cheated since you realize that it never went much of anywhere. Rated: 2/4 Jun 3, 2006 Full Review Andy Mauro Dread Central ...even though I think the film is fundamentally flawed, there are quite a few things to recommend it. Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 30, 2006 Full Review Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone TheMovieChicks.com While it's clear that this movie is trying to making a general anti-war statement, the story elements don't add up to a big picture about anything in particular. Rated: 2.5/5 Mar 29, 2004 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Reminiscient of Keith Gordon's fantastic A Midnight Clear mixed with a healthy dose of Rod Serlingism, Straight Into Darkness is a dark and stark little tale. Rated: 4/5 Mar 18, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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Phil R Not a traditional war movie in any way. Pluto app just put it on automatically and the first 15 minutes didn't catch my attention but then things escalate pretty quick and it gets more engaging. I'm not a fan of the long thought provoking scenes but I got over it for this film and actually began to enjoy the flash backs. Great example of what can be done with low budget, average acting and decent story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/23 Full Review Audience Member I really liked this film. It was not like any war movie I've seen. Very unique. Held my interest all through till the end. Exciting. Thought provoking. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Frances H Tragic, sorrowful and deeply moving story that is fascinatingly different from any other film of this genre that I've ever seen with some of the most visually breath-taking scenes one could imagine in a war movie. Even the music is evocatively eerie. This is a film that bears re-viewing to be fully appreciated. It blew me away. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/28/13 Full Review Audience Member Reminiscent of Keith Gordon's fantastic A Midnight Clear mixed with a healthy dose of Rod Serling, Straight Into Darkness is a dark and stark little tale. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Reminiscent of Keith Gordon's fantastic A Midnight Clear mixed with a healthy dose of Rod Serling, Straight Into Darkness is a dark and stark little tale. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Burr is no master filmmaker, but this is his masterpeice. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Jeff Burr

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Scott MacDonald

Deming

Ryan Francis

Losey

David Warner

Deacon

Linda Thorson

Maria

Daniel Roebuck

Soldier

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Movie Info

Synopsis During World War II fugitive American soldiers (Scott MacDonald, Ryan Francis) join forces with a band of children in a battle against a German squad.
Director
Jeff Burr
Producer
Mark Hannah
Screenwriter
Jeff Burr
Distributor
Screen Media Films
Production Co
Chuck Williams Productions
Rating
R (Violence|Brief Nudity|Language|Disturbing Images)
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 1, 2004, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2012
Runtime
1h 35m
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