A Dark Song

IFC Films | Release Date: April 28, 2017

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 49 Ratings

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kuehnauDec 9, 2017

A Dark Song has a really interesting concept, two people embark on a journey using dark magic and rituals in order to get what they both want. As a person who really likes additional details and mechanics on how these things worked, whatA Dark Song has a really interesting concept, two people embark on a journey using dark magic and rituals in order to get what they both want. As a person who really likes additional details and mechanics on how these things worked, what really kept me hooked was the contant explanation of what they were doing and why. Unfortunately, that doesn't really help the move. It's fairly slow paced, it takes a long time to lead up to anywhere and by the time you get to the end of the film, you are just left feeling empty. All that build up and then the movie just kind of poops the bed.… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 8, 2018

Some critics had made me believe this was actually a pretty good film but the truth is that beyond the interesting premise, the narrative is too slow and is only handled as small and disordered bricks building a climax and a conclusion thatSome critics had made me believe this was actually a pretty good film but the truth is that beyond the interesting premise, the narrative is too slow and is only handled as small and disordered bricks building a climax and a conclusion that fails to feel satisfactory.
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AthanasiosTJul 28, 2017

Dark poetic horror. That's how I can characterize this excellent film. Atmospheric with a realistic approach to magic rituals. Directing, acting, photography of a very high level. I'm glad to discover modern horror films, that try to abstainDark poetic horror. That's how I can characterize this excellent film. Atmospheric with a realistic approach to magic rituals. Directing, acting, photography of a very high level. I'm glad to discover modern horror films, that try to abstain from splatter and SFX, while creating a transfixing horror build-up. It reminded me of "The Witch"; the other horror masterpiece I recently saw.… Expand

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LeZeeAug 18, 2017

The dark as it gets!

It was too slow, one of those films that tests your patience. Not your regular horror flick, but the ingredient was little different than the usual for such theme. A limited cast film and most of the story takes place inThe dark as it gets!

It was too slow, one of those films that tests your patience. Not your regular horror flick, but the ingredient was little different than the usual for such theme. A limited cast film and most of the story takes place in an isolated mansion somewhere in Ireland. Where the two people assemble to do some kind of ritual to open the door for the dark force, as well as opposite to that with a reason. Very challenging attempt, had to go through many troubles in the process. But how it all turns out, whether they achieve what they were planning for is what takes us to the final stage where it comes to end with a tiny twist.

This is an independent Irish film. Feature film debut for the director. I don't recognise any of two actors, but they were good. Under a small cost, the film had a better quality. Well created atmosphere, the suspense kept the narration to go all way to the finale. Except the opening, the following parts lagged in any kind of development, but once the final act had begun, the scenario had changed and favoured to end high. I would say, that's what saved this film. Otherwise, I was getting ready to bash it. Yet not the best ending, an acceptable one regarding earlier section of the narration. So a decent film, that can be watched once.

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juanuxsapeJul 15, 2018

Great acting and strong story, although it’s a sometimes slow movie, it delivers some beautiful scenes and not horrifing, but intense moments which make this movie unique in it’s own way.

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jessisjudgeyOct 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS. Let me summarize this movie so you don't waste an hour and 40 minutes of your life like I did. A woman grieving her murdered son hires a mystic to summon dark magic to enact revenge on her child's killers. The first hour and 30 minutes is literally just the woman and man bickering at each other like a dysfunctional married couple. He constantly tells her she's a stupid **** and even uses her as masturbation fodder under the false pretense that it's "sex magic" (LOL.) She questions every little thing he asks her to do (except when he asks her to do a striptease as he rubs one out), lies to him and jeopardizes the safety/sanctity of the ritual at every turn. Nothing interesting or significant happens until the last ten minutes of the film. Demons mess with her, she meets a god, and asks for the power to forgive. Roll credits. I haven't felt this ripped off by a horror film in many years. It's not even scary, Irish horror films usually impress me, but this poorly written piece falls flat on its face.… Expand

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