5.8
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The Dark Backward
1991·Movie
·1h 41min·R·
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It's the world inside out.
A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the friend uses this twist to get him signed up with a sleazy talent agent, and it begins to look like his career is on the move, even though his girlfriend has left him.
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Questions about The Dark Backward
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Dark Backward worth watching?
57
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Dark Backward rated?
R
It's rated R in the United States.
How long is The Dark Backward?
1 h 41 min
The Dark Backward runs 1 h 41 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Dark Backward?
Critics47
Audiences59
Not quite. Audiences rate The Dark Backward higher (59) than critics (47). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Was The Dark Backward a box office hit?
Budget$2 million
Box office$28,654
No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $28,654 worldwide, 1% of its budget.
What language is The Dark Backward in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does The Dark Backward use?
Anachronism StewAnti-HumorArtistic License – MusicBittersweet EndingCelebrity CameoChubby ChaserCrapsack WorldDr. JerkDrop Dead GorgeousExtreme OmnivoreWorst AidLarge Hamand 8 more
TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Dark Backward, including Anachronism Stew, Anti-Humor, Artistic License – Music.