Darkness Visible

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I don't know where these 9 and 8 ratings are coming from but it's bullocks. This movie is in no way scary and the movie becomes a complete mess in the second half. I was bored and it was a struggle to finish watching this movie. Next.

This is one of those horror films where alot of the audience will say "what the **** was that all about" at the end. Of course, in horror film terms that isn't always a bad thing and in this case it definitely isn't! There are a lot of tropes from standard horror films here - serial killers, the anti-christ, the apocalypse. But treated in a very different way because it is an indian film. One of the things I liked most about it was that there was no attempt to shoehorn an eco guilt trip into the storyline - which seems to be de-rigeur in almost every film nowadays. I would definitely watch the sequel if they made one...

Finally, a supernatural thriller is not about survival! Instead, Darkness Visible adds a layer of mystery to a genre that is oversaturated with people fighting for their lives against all-powerful demons. Instead, this film focuses on the ties that Ronnie (Jaz Dezol) has to these unusual happenings, which has a lot more depth than characters running away from strange sounds and inanimate objects. In turn, this intrigue keeps audience invested in the plot rather than waiting in anticipation for the next fright. The richness of the plot makes for a superior horror film that has more to offer beyond the scare factor.

I enjoyed the movie from the beginning but towards the second half, i kinda felt like it was similar to Angel Heart (1987) movie. Similar plot; however, still enjoyed watching till the end.

Darkness Visible is a completely unique and frightening film that integrates Indian influence and spiritual eeriness. Deviating away from the stereotypical horror film, it integrates both murder-mystery and supernatural thriller in its puzzling storyline. Focusing on Ronnie (played by Jaz Deol), a London native, he travels to India to see his hospitalized mother, only to become consumed with a series of murders all tracing back to a mysterious witch. The exotic Indian myths and legends forming the plot grasped my focus, due to my unfamiliarity and the mystery of the culture. Filled with convoluted twists and frightfully unexpected turns in the story, I highly suggest this film, as it captured my attention until the very end.

"Darkness Visible" takes place mostly in the mysterious setting of Kolkata, India. The cinematography is excellent with beautiful establishing shots and stunning displays of the local architecture that add to the dark and gritty tone of the film. While this film delivers a lot of horror and suspense, the most captivating part of the film for me was the main character, Ronnie. He goes on a journey to India to find his mother only to discover a dark and troubling past that he is forced to confront. He learns more about his family and how he is connected to his hometown in more ways than he thought. The way that the supernatural is connected to that idea of going back to your roots is extremely unique and unlike anything I have ever seen before. I really enjoyed watching this movie and recommend it to anyone who likes a good thriller.

This movie's a must watch for any true horror film fans! As someone who watches a good amount of supernatural based horror movies, I'd say the story line of Darkness Visible felt pretty original. It was primarily set in east India, and all the supernatural aspects were based on Indian religious beliefs, which made them appear even creepier. Definitely don't think anyone who watches this movie will be bored.

This movie is well worth watching! A great diversion from American horror that seems to be out of fresh ideas! If I say anymore it would spoil it for those of you that have not seen it yet. It kept a great pace, and explained things well enough so that each scene flowed into the next one nicely! Good story line, and dialogue was decent. I know so very little about the India culture so the stories twists and turns were fast enough moving to hold the interest in the story line. Truly worth the time to watch.

There's only been about half a dozen horror and thriller films that've really glued me to my seat during the past 10 years... and this one right here is one of them. Admittedly, and foolishly, the film has far better acting than what I first thought when watching the trailer. The music is spot on, combined with a solid story and strong dialogues. See for yourselves. You won't be disappointed.