The Dark

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Pondue R A horror movie? It is and it is not. There is plenty of gore and violence but the monster is not all that. Of course, the human side of monsters in horror films goes back to at least Lon Cheney but here Mina is merely striking back at her abusive, depraved world. Sound familiar? Even so, the director manages to bring new twists and turns, some surprisingly genuine, and the film becomes far less about who buys it and more about two lost teenagers who would rather not be found. The Dark is worth watching. The ending will keep the conversation going well after la fin. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Sheree B Incredibly good acting... a movie about the effects of abuse and the healing power of healthy connections. Alex's literal blindness is metaphor for victims who believe the gaslighting of the perpetrators. Victims can be blinded by the lies and manipulations of abusers and remain with them even when, to others, the need to run is clear. We call this 'fawning' to survive. Mina, on the other hand, turns into a human-hating, hard-hearted zombie who lives in isolation and kills anyone she meets. She is in 'flight and fight' to survive. Metaphor for victims who, due to the abuse, end up with no idea how to have healthy relationships and trust no one, carrying the heavy burden of hate around in their hearts covering over the deeply crippling pain. Two very different survival techniques born out of abuse and manifested in different attachment styles. And then this movie beautifully shows the healing power of healthy and loving connections. Mina literally heals as she opens her heart up to another and learns to trust again. And Alex realises the lies of his abuser and is able to go back to his family. This is one powerful film on the devestation of childhood trauma, and the beauty of the power of human healing. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/25/24 Full Review zoe s Unexpected and Haunting. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/19/24 Full Review Sparky K This film started off totally confusing, but stick with it. It takes a while for its originality to sink in. Once you realise what's happening it takes on a new quality and becomes more than a standard horror film. Haunting. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/05/24 Full Review Craig B 'The Dark' is a very good film. Equally creepy, thought provoking and sad. Nadia Alexander is brilliant in the lead role. Some may say it borrows a little from Warm Bodies from one particular aspect but overall a fine horror drama. Well worth watching. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Canna W This film really took me by surprise, I thought it would be a gothy meet-cute where a blind boy meets an undead girl, but no. It was a touching, gruesome and wholly disturbing look at how trauma can make a monster of you. The film title is correct, it's very dark indeed, over and over, but I loved every minute. I don't know why this film is not more well known, it's amazing.l and genuinely chilling. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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