Alone in the Dark

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Alone in the Dark

R

1982

1h 32m

Horror

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Homicidal psychopaths escape during a blackout, do some looting, terrorize a hated psychiatrist and visit a punk-rock club.

Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

A fun little non-slasher slasher movie that works as a horror film.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 25, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This Alone in the Dark only looks like a godsend when placed alongside Uwe Boll's same-named turkey -- on its own terms, it's nothing special.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 24, 2021

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...a rather foolproof setup that's employed to predominantly (and distressingly) hit-and-miss effect...

Rated: 2/4

Jan 9, 2021

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Everyone takes their roles seriously, and the combination of Palance, Landau, and Pleasence (this is a great opportunity to embrace their wild sides) imparts extra gravitas.

Rated: 6/10

Aug 31, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Though the plot is hokey and its message is crazy, the maniacs- on -the -loose thriller is chilling.

Rated: B

Jan 11, 2017

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A morbid and utterly mind bending little thriller...

Jun 8, 2013

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Logan D

A psychiatrist (Dwight Shultz) and his family are terrorized by escaped mental patients. A subpar effort from the 80s elevated by the presence of Shultz (original A-Team), Jack Palance, Donald Pleasance, and Martin Landau. Sad it has a twist you see coming a mile away.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Dan R

It's a good movie and I watched it like 4 times. But they never caught the guy in the hockey mask.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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Thom G

A good 80s slasher-like film

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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brad p

Not nearly as good as its reputation suggests, Alone in the Dark is notable for having a stellar cast but there isn't much more beyond that.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A fun early slasher flick. The combination of a group of maniacs set loose on a town during a blackout and the riots and chaos that ensues make for a chilling recipe. It clumsily tries to be a commentary on rehabilitation, but kudos for even going there. Love seeing legends like Palance and Landau slumming it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/17/22

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Audience Member

Not to be confused with the 2005 film based on a video game. Instead this is a very suspenseful slasher. Plenty of gore as well. Another 1980's gem. Horror fans should seek this out if they haven't seen it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Jack Sholder

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Jack Palance

Frank Hawkes

Donald Pleasence

Dr. Leo Bain

Martin Landau

Byron "Preacher" Sutcliff

Dwight Schultz

Dr. Dan Potter

Erland van Lidth

Ronald "Fatty" Elster

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Synopsis

Homicidal psychopaths escape during a blackout, do some looting, terrorize a hated psychiatrist and visit a punk-rock club.

Director: Jack Sholder
Producer: Robert Shaye
Production Co: New Line Cinema
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (DVD): Sep 13, 2005
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround