Dark Was the Night
Image Entertainment | Release Date: July 24, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
40
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 10 Critic Reviews
Positive:
1
Mixed:
6
Negative:
3
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Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
75
RogerEbert.comGlenn KennyJul 24, 2015
A horror movie, a creepy and atmospheric and sometimes blood-soaked horror movie, and it’s got a good amount going for it. Read full review
58
The PlaylistZach HollwedelJul 27, 2015
Dark was the Night had the potential to engender scares, but the movie suffers from trying too hard. Read full review
50
VarietyDennis HarveyJul 28, 2015
Solid performances help the dramatic aspects achieve at least some of the gravity aimed for, which in turn helps elevate the proceedings a notch above standard horror suspense until the final reel’s requisite violent payoff. Read full review
50
ObserverRex ReedJul 21, 2015
A creepy descent into madness called Dark Was the Night is better than most. Read full review
40
The New York TimesAndy WebsterJul 23, 2015
The trouble lies in Tyler Hisel’s script, which teems with wheezy conventions. Read full review
40
The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckJul 22, 2015
While its emphasis on character dynamics and a slow burn atmosphere is to be commended, Dark Was the Night is too derivative and familiar to make much of an impact. Read full review
40
Village VoiceAaron HillisJul 21, 2015
The narrative strikes a mostly sensible (if overly earnest) ratio of inner-turmoil human theater to B-movie monster hunt, before ultimately tilting toward the classic drive-in with climactic siege action and old-school effects. Read full review
38
Movie NationRoger MooreJul 29, 2015
After a bloody prologue, when a lumberman sprays his blood all over the interior of his pickup’s windshield, Dark Was the Night settles in for a long, creepy slumber — more sleepy than creepy, truthfully. Read full review
38
Slant MagazineChuck BowenJul 20, 2015
The film may take the notion of implication over illustration a bit too far. Read full review
30
Los Angeles TimesMartin TsaiJul 23, 2015
The script, the special effects and Jack Heller's direction simply don't add up in the profile of the mythical creature. It's quite obvious the filmmakers didn't put a lot of thought into it and went straight for the cheapest thrills. Read full review
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