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Darklands - L'ultime sacrifice

Original title: Darklands
  • 1996
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
563
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Darklands - L'ultime sacrifice (1996)
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A newspaper reporter is lured into a mire of pagan rituals and human sacrifice.A newspaper reporter is lured into a mire of pagan rituals and human sacrifice.A newspaper reporter is lured into a mire of pagan rituals and human sacrifice.

  • Director
    • Julian Richards
  • Writers
    • Julian Richards
    • David Mitchell
  • Stars
    • Craig Fairbrass
    • Rowena King
    • Jon Finch
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    563
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julian Richards
    • Writers
      • Julian Richards
      • David Mitchell
    • Stars
      • Craig Fairbrass
      • Rowena King
      • Jon Finch
    • 24User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Craig Fairbrass
    Craig Fairbrass
    • Frazer Truick
    Rowena King
    Rowena King
    • Rachel Morris
    Jon Finch
    Jon Finch
    • David Keller
    Roger Nott
    • Dennis Cox
    Dave Duffy
    • Carver
    • (as David Duffy)
    Richard Lynch
    • Salvy
    Robert Blythe
    Robert Blythe
    • McCullen
    • (as Bob Blythe)
    William Thomas
    William Thomas
    • Detective Jarvis
    Beth Morris
    Beth Morris
    • Doctor Morgan
    Hubert Rees
    • Bill Sawyer
    Nicola Branson
    • Becky
    Ray Gravell
    • Gypsy Welder
    Kim Ryan
    • Gypsy Biker
    Andrew Lewis
    • Gypsy Boy
    Rhian Grice
    • Keller's Assistant
    Richard Rees
    • The Registrar
    Brinley Jenkins
    • The Librarian
    William Vaughan
    • Clergyman
    • Director
      • Julian Richards
    • Writers
      • Julian Richards
      • David Mitchell
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    User reviews24

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    jules-108

    Obscure Welsh Gem

    I stumbled across this obscure Welsh gem in a cinema in Reykjavík, Iceland, the year it was released. Basically it's similar in many ways to the infamous The Wicker Man (1973), though I much preferred Darklands, not least because of the black metal aesthetic and the excellent industrial music of Test Dept., whose album Gododdin has had a profound and lasting impact on me.
    8dougedyer

    I liked it.

    I saw this movie years ago at a film festival in Irvine California. The movie had a good pace and the end was how I like them! The director was there at the viewing and gave a brief insight in to the movie, he also asked for questions from the audience. It was receive well by all that attended.

    I have been looking for this film for years but I had forgotten the title of the movie until I just stumbled on to it today. I can't wait to watch it again, all these year later.

    I would suggest this movie to anyone.

    See it you might like it.
    5godgirl

    surprisingly disappointing - but watchable

    An interesting take on the concept of getting Welsh National Film Council grant to make a film that made the Welsh look rather like COMPLETE LOONS!

    I had no idea to expect before watching the film, and a quick look at IMDb had me worried, especially as two of the main characters who had allegedly only just met were shagging by day 2 of the plot.

    The Welsh journalist has a dodgy east-end geezer accent, there are several inconsistencies in the story ("take him to room six, i will be along in a minute" - he is put in room 4).. but although kind of predictable, more than slightly cheesy, possibly quite tasteless and definitely lacking in any depth of plot; somehow a reasonably watchable sort of horror/shocker film does manage to fall out the far end.

    The druidy types come in subspecies of hippy druidy girls, madmax meets punk blokes, strange beardy cardigan wearing gypsies on a caravan site, steel workers, the NHS, the local police, the council... in fact, the whole town bar the mad priest appears to be plotting a sacrifice....

    Not much one poor reporter can do in the face of so much adversity, but he tries....
    acky

    shallow , trendy dreck

    Despite all of the feverish accolades on the box, I found this to be a conventional and dull film. The few scenes of the pagan ritual might be disturbing were there not some sub-portishead music playing on the soundtrack the entire time.The scenes of the gypsys living outside the power plant were grimy and creepy. I was very annoyed by the fact that this film compared itself to the great "The Wicker man." while that film was an attack on Christianity and organized religion, this film seems to just be about how bad and evil the religous cult is which I found kind of silly and reactionary.
    8walesla

    Evocative and suspense-filled horror.

    Horror fans, as well as drama and suspense fans will really appreciate this low budget, yet well thought-out film. Whilst containing references, in tribute, to some of the best movies made, it is still a highly original and intelligent movie, raising questions about paganism and Welsh culture. The ritual scenes are very atmospheric and beautifully shot. There are some great "jump-out-of-your-seat" moments, especially as you really start to become drawn in to this film. Some well-respected and accomplished actors featured, who also help make it more than just another low-budget horror flick. Refreshing and highly recom

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      The director's cut is several minutes shorter than the original release.
    • Connections
      References Rosemary's Baby (1968)
    • Soundtracks
      We Are One
      Performed by Toffeeworld

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    • Release date
      • July 15, 2025 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Darklands
    • Filming locations
      • Barry Hotel, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Metrodome Films
      • Lluniau Lliw/4L Productions
      • Arts Council of Wales
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    • Budget
      • $750,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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