Name: The Darkness
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2016-05-13
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Kevin Bacon, Radha Mitchell, David Mazouz, Lucy Fry, Parker Mack

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Evil comes home

A family returns from a Grand Canyon vacation with a supernatural presence in tow.

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Directed by: Greg McLean
Written by: Greg McLean, S.P. Krause, Shayne Armstrong
Produced by: Jason Blum, Matt Kaplan, Bianca Martino
Music by: Johnny Klimek

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Facts

May 13, 2016 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released: May 13, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 32 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Horror, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $4 million
Box office: $11 million
Available in: 92 countries

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Where can I stream The Darkness?

History Vault

In the United States, The Darkness streams on History Vault. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is The Darkness worth watching?

24

TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 3%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (30 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is The Darkness okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Darkness scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is The Darkness plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.