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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

  • TV Mini Series
  • 2004
  • TV-MA
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
21K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,836
294
Matthew Holness in Garth Marenghi's Darkplace (2004)
This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.
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This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situate... Read allThis parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.This parody series is an unearthed 80s horror/drama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. The series is set in a Hospital in Romford, which is situated over the gates of Hell.

  • Stars
    • Richard Ayoade
    • Matt Berry
    • Matthew Holness
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,836
    294
    • Stars
      • Richard Ayoade
      • Matt Berry
      • Matthew Holness
    • 81User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Richard Ayoade
    Richard Ayoade
    • Dean Learner…
    • 2004
    Matt Berry
    Matt Berry
    • Dr. Lucien Sanchez…
    • 2004
    Matthew Holness
    Matthew Holness
    • Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.…
    • 2004
    Alice Lowe
    Alice Lowe
    • Madeleine Wool…
    • 2004
    Kim Noble
    • Jim
    • 2004
    Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt
    • Padre
    • 2004
    Matt Green
    • Chef's Assistant…
    • 2004
    Sarah Kants
    Sarah Kants
    • Larry's Mother
    • 2004
    Graham Linehan
    Graham Linehan
    • Security Guard
    • 2004
    Stephen Merchant
    Stephen Merchant
    • The Chef
    • 2004
    Spencer Brown
    Spencer Brown
    • Patient
    • 2004
    Noel Fielding
    Noel Fielding
    • Monkey Man
    • 2004
    Paul King
    Paul King
    • Techie
    • 2004
    Lydia Fox
    Lydia Fox
    • Rick's wife
    • 2004
    Bronwen Davies
    • Linda
    • 2004
    Lawrence Michelowski
    • Larry Renwick
    • 2004
    Nicholas Ivanov
    • 2004
    Kevin Hudson
    • 2004
    • All cast & crew
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    10englandfan66_1985

    The BEST COMEDY since The Office

    "In the 1980's the horror writing genius and self confessed "sooth" Garth Marenghi penned a ground-breaking series of tele-plays. Of the 64 episodes written, only 50 managed to make it into production during the two-month filming. Marenghi's aim was simple: "To change the evolutionary course of mankind over a series of half-hour episodes". However, Merenghi claims that his series was too ground-breaking, and too shocking for the public, and for the past twenty years direct government intervention prevented the shows from ever seeing the light of day. That is, until now. Channel 4 (and E4) are now for the first time running six episodes from the series, and Garth Marenghi has said he is willing to be personally held accountable to God for the consequences."

    Garth Marenghi's Dark Place is a spoof of all horror films, tv and action tv from the 80's. Its set up as if the series was made in the 80's and was banned and is now eventually being shown. Throughout the episodes we get to see the cast and crew's comments on the episode's scenes. This is the best comedy since the office.

    9/10 (and I've only seen 3 episodes from the first series so far)

    "the pube on the pipe idea came from a real life situation" Garth Marenghi
    7Sarah-60

    what they said

    glad to see here that I'm not the only one already hooked after just 3 episodes.

    I've tried to explain to people why they must watch it, but the only way they will understand is to watch it!

    Its hilarious: terrible acting, atrocious script, wobbly sets, appalling dubbing, and some very alarming wigs.

    And lots of slow motion (well, its hard to fill a half hour slot with story all the time)

    I'm looking forward to saying 'I told you so' to lots of people when they 'discover' this show in 6 months!
    brownfish

    I bloody dare you!

    All hail Garth Marenghi (Matthew Holness), his creation "Darkplace" is true comic genius. In my estimation it is right up there with the likes of "Brass Eye", "Jam", "League of Gentlemen" and "The Office".

    Although this programme may not be suitable for all audiences i.e. people who don't understand or appreciate great comedy when it comes along and would rather watch "My Family". This is the ultimate for fans of contemporary comedy, shows that look to push the boundaries and limitations of the human mind.

    I dare you, or maybe not you but anyone who hasn't seen Darkplace yet to watch it. It will develop you as a human being.

    Oh and by the way i was hooked on Darkplace after 1 minute.
    9Chris Dillhole

    Innovative and refreshing

    I watched this show with trepidation expecting it to be another hit and miss, or even plain miss, of a mini-series. I was more then pleasantly suprised when the show proved not only to be hilarious but a much needed break from the vapid 'reality' shows that have come to expunge any palatability from our viewing pleasure. The 'bad acting', or 'showing the truth' as Garth puts it, is amazingly funny. This is especially true in the character of Garth's boss and the chef (The Office's Stephan Merchant). Overall, it can tend to be a bit tedious by the end but at the moment it is hysterical and I can't wait to see where they go from here.
    8richteabiscuit

    1980's TV at its funniest

    This is a comedy spoofing the best and worst of TV from the 1980's. Garth Marenghi is a horror writer who created a show during the 1980's so deep and meaningful that the networks banished it to storage. Now in 2004 the vaults have been opened unleashing it for the world to enjoy. By taking inspiration from classic shows including "Twin Peaks" and "The A Team" a fantastic show has been created. It centers on a Hospital where the docs carry guns and fight supernatural beings. The scripts are deliberately cheesy, the editing is poor and the acting is very wooden. But that is what makes it so funny. There are even those alwful end tags popular with American shows were the main characters laugh at some rubbish joke. If you lived during the 1980's you must see this!

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    • Trivia
      The series was broadcast in 2004 on Channel 4, but a second season was never commissioned due to low ratings. However, over the next few years, the series gained a considerable cult following via word-of-mouth and the Internet. Renewed interest in the show led to its release on DVD and subsequent airings in the US on the Sci-Fi and Adult Swim networks. Since then, fans are petitioning for a second season of the show.
    • Quotes

      Dean Learner: She was like a candle in the wind... unreliable.

    • Crazy credits
      The credits are all in an 80s style and use the old Channel 4 logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in Bad Movie Beatdown: Reckoning Day (2011)

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 2004 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Darkplace
    • Filming locations
      • Romford, Essex, England, UK(UK)
    • Production companies
      • Avalon Television
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
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    • Runtime
      24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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