Alone in the Dark

2005·Movie
1h 38min·R

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Alone in the Dark fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery and games

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Can mankind defeat the army of darkness unleashed by an ancient evil cult?

Edward Carnby is a private investigator specializing in unexplainable supernatural phenomena. His cases delve into the dark corners of the world, searching for truth in the occult remnants of ancient civilizations. Now, the greatest mystery of his past is about to become the most dangerous case he has ever faced.
Supernatural HorrorOccult InvestigationAction-HorrorMonster MovieConspiracy ThrillerGothic HorrorB-Movie SensibilityViolent Encounters

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Alone in the Dark

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Where can I stream Alone in the Dark legally?

Alone in the Dark is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Alone in the Dark worth watching?

13
UnwatchableGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 14/100 (IMDb 2.4, Rotten Tomatoes 1%, and Metacritic 9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Alone in the Dark rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Alone in the Dark?

1 h 38 min

Alone in the Dark runs 1 h 38 min.

Is Alone in the Dark based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Alone in the Dark?

Critics5
Audiences19

Not quite. Audiences rate Alone in the Dark higher (19) than critics (5). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Alone in the Dark a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$13 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 63% of its budget.

What language is Alone in the Dark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Alone in the Dark?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Alone in the Dark in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Alone in the Dark use?

Xenomorph XeroxUnguided Lab TourThe Un-RevealSex Starts, Story StopsBizarre and Improbable BallisticsJump CutAbandoned MineRule of CoolIn Name OnlyEvery Bullet Is a TracerFlipping the TableWall of Textand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Alone in the Dark, including Xenomorph Xerox, Unguided Lab Tour, The Un-Reveal.

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