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The Darker Side of Terror

1979Movie1 h 36 minNR

Horror
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0

A deeply unsettling, tense sci-fi movie about the mind and technology.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Sci-Fi Horror
  • Uncanny Doppelganger
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Domestic Suspense
  • Obsessive Love
  • Technological Hubris
  • 1970s Cult Film
  • Dark & Thought-Provoking

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Gus Trikonis
Written by
Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
Produced by
Al Ramrus, John Herman Shaner
Music by
Paul Chihara

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Facts

April 3, 1979 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
April 3, 1979
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Darker Side of Terror worth watching?"

Questions about The Darker Side of Terror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Darker Side of Terror worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5).

Will The Darker Side of Terror scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for uncanny and 8 for tension, but 3 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching The Darker Side of Terror?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.