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May 2005 (Canada) moreTagline:
One of the living for one of the dead.Plot:
In mourning over the tragic drowning of their daughter Sarah, James and Adèle are visited by Ebrill, a young girl who claims she died 60 years ago ... and bares a startling resemblance to Sarah. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
Surprisingly good except the sound work moreCast
(Credited cast)| Maria Bello | ... | Adèlle | |
| Sean Bean | ... | James | |
| Maurice Roëves | ... | Dafydd | |
| Sophie Stuckey | ... | Sarah | |
| Abigail Stone | ... | Ebril | |
| Richard Elfyn | ... | Rowan | |
| Casper Harvey | ... | Young Dafydd | |
| Eluned Jones | ... | Doctor | |
| Gwenyth Petty | ... | Librarian | |
| Robin Griffith | ... | Police Inspector | |
| Mike Keggen | ... | Rib Skipper | |
| Tonya Smith | ... | Main Stumblehead Martyr |
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The Dark (Germany)Karanlik (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
La oscuridad (Argentina) (cable TV title) [es]
Pimedus (Estonia) [et]
The Dark (Greece) (DVD title) [el]
The Dark (Finland) [fi]
The Dark (Italy) [it]
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Rated R for some violent/disturbing images and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
93 min | Philippines:92 min (cut)Color:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Ireland:16 | Singapore:PG | USA:R | Brazil:14 | Germany:16 | Malaysia:18SG (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Australia:MA | Finland:K-15 | Philippines:R-13 | Hong Kong:IIB | Portugal:M/16 | Iceland:16 | Argentina:16 | France:-12 | Italy:VM14 | UK:15Fun Stuff
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The concept of "Annwn" (Annwyn) is not made up especially for the film or the book on which it was based. "Annwn" is an underworld or other world found in Welsh legend, a land of the dead. It is said to lay far in the west and could be accessed by the living through a door located at the mouth of the Severn once a year. Surviving from pre-Christian Celtic mythology, it's neither Heaven nor Hell in the Christian sense, humans can enter spiritually or corporeally. This is the first film about Annwn. moreFAQ
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The most disappointing thing about this movie is sound FX work. While every other crew member tried to avoid clichés and worked minimalistic the sound operator did his best exactly in the opposite direction. Sure he was proud of himself - every possible library sample from "Horror FX" folder (squeaks, boos, bangs and so on) has been employed at times "to make it scarier".
Otherwise the movie is surprisingly good. Cold and dark Welsh mythology, no fun. Acting is full of nuances. Scares are delivering (reminded me feelings of "Ju-on" (Japanese original of "The Grudge")). No major holes in script, everything is logical, worked in great detail. The climax is overloaded a bit with twists, but except the last one (too confusing way of depicting it) is impressive anyway.
My deepest respect to the cameraman for that catch of the Northern landscapes beauty, for the tricks with focus, for many unusual angles and meaningful use of color FX. That chapter in Annuun treated in sepia is simple and convincing - bravo!
8 marks for the well-worked atmosphere, fresh scares, interesting story, eye pleasures, serious attitude and creativity.