Horror thriller film
The Darkness |
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Theatrical release poster |
Directed by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón |
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Written by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón Denis Languérand David Pablos |
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Produced by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón |
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Starring | Brontis Jodorowsky |
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Cinematography | Diego García |
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Edited by | Daniel Castro Zimbrón Natalia López Yulene Olaizola |
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Music by | Carlo Ayhllon |
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Production companies | Varios Lobos Zoología Fantástica Les films de l'etranger |
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Distributed by | Memento Films |
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Release dates |
- September 7, 2016 (2016-09-07) (L'Étrange Festival)
- October 28, 2016 (2016-10-28) (MIFF)
- October 13, 2017 (2017-10-13) (Mexico)
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Running time | 93 minutes |
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Countries | Mexico France |
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Language | Spanish |
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The Darkness (Spanish: Las tinieblas) is a 2016 Mexican-French[1] horror thriller film[2] directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón and written by Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos.[3] Starring Brontis Jodorowsky.[4] The film was named on the shortlist for Mexican's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[5] but it was not selected.[6]
Synopsis
In an isolated cabin inside a toxic forest where a mysterious beast prowls the surroundings, a father and his children search for a way to survive inside their cabin.[7][8]
Cast
The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]
- Brontis Jodorowsky as Gustavo
- Fernando Álvarez Rebeil as Marcos
- Aliocha Sotnikoff as Argel
- Camila Robertson Glennie as Luciana
- Meraqui Pradis as Kid
- Alejandro Villeli as Old man
Release
It had its world premiere on September 7, 2016 at the L'Étrange Festival.[11] Then it premiered on October 28, 2016 at the 14th Morelia International Film Festival.[12] It had its commercial premiere on October 13, 2017 in Mexican theaters.[13]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[14]
Accolades
Year
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Award / Festival
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Category
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Recipient
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Result
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Ref.
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2016
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Morelia International Film Festival
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Best Feature Film - Audience award
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Daniel Castro Zimbrón
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Won
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[15]
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2017
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Feratum Film Festival
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Best Mexican Film
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Won
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[16]
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Best Script
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Daniel Castro Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos
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Won
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Best Actress
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Camila Robertson Glennie
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Won
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Best Music
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Carlo Ayhllon
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Won
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Best Art Direction
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Alisarine Ducolomb
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Won
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Canacine Awards
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Best Director
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Daniel Castro Zimbrón
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Nominated
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[17][18]
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Ariel Awards
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Breakthrough Male Performance
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Aliocha Sotnikoff Ramos
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Nominated
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[19]
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Breakthrough Female Performance
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Camila Robertson Glennie
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Nominated
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Best Original Score
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Carlo Ayhllón
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Nominated
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Best Art Direction
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Alisarine Ducolomb
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Nominated
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Best Visual Effects
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Gustavo Bellón, Benoit Manequinn, Andrés Palma & David Camiro
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Nominated
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References
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