Darkness Rising

Synopsis

Darkness Rising, a 2017 supernatural horror film starring Tara Holt, follows a young woman's terrifying journey into a sinister world after she returns home to care for her sick father. As she becomes entangled with dark forces, she must confront disturbing secrets and malevolent entities that threaten her sanity and survival. Blending traditional horror elements with a psychological thriller angle, the film aims to explore themes of family, fear, and the unknown. Despite its atmospheric intentions, Darkness Rising attempts to deliver chilling moments and suspenseful sequences that underscore the protagonist's spiral into darkness.

Cast

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  Tara Holt

  Madison

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  Bryce Johnson

  Jake

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  Katrina Law

  Izzy

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  Christian Ganiere

  Seth

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  Heather Mazur

  Kate

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  Myk Watford

  Daniel

Reviews

Darkness Rising received predominantly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds an unfavorable 0% rating, indicating universal disapproval among critics, while IMDb gives it a low score of 3.3/10 based on viewer ratings. Critics commonly criticized the movie for its weak script, poor pacing, and unoriginal plot. Many reviews highlighted the film's lack of effective scares and horror atmosphere, which are crucial for the genre. Tara Holt’s performance was noted as a positive aspect, though it was not enough to redeem the overall execution. Some viewers felt the movie had potential but suffered from low production values and uninspired directing. Metacritic scores and other major review sites did not widely cover the film, suggesting limited critical engagement. Overall, Darkness Rising failed to resonate with horror fans, cited for its clichéd storyline and ineffective suspense.

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