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They Wait in the Dark

  • 2022
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
943
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Sarah McGuire in They Wait in the Dark (2022)
Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.
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Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outs... Read allAmy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.

  • Director
    • Patrick Rea
  • Writer
    • Patrick Rea
  • Stars
    • John Thomson
    • Chris Bylsma
    • Meagan Flynn
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
    943
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Patrick Rea
    • Writer
      • Patrick Rea
    • Stars
      • John Thomson
      • Chris Bylsma
      • Meagan Flynn
    • 12User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Amy's Father
    Chris Bylsma
    Chris Bylsma
    • Trucker #1
    Meagan Flynn
    Meagan Flynn
    • Amy's Mother
    Sarah McGuire
    Sarah McGuire
    • Amy
    Laurie Catherine Winkel
    Laurie Catherine Winkel
    • Judith
    Chad Crenshaw
    Chad Crenshaw
    • Gas Station Attendant
    Kurt Hanover
    Kurt Hanover
    • Trucker #2
    Brinklee Wynn
    Brinklee Wynn
    • Young Amy
    Tobi Omodehinde
    Tobi Omodehinde
    • The Woman
    Patrick McGee
    • Adrian
    Dan Daly
    Dan Daly
    • Motel Clerk
    Laura Strugar
    • Waitress
    Paige Maria
    Paige Maria
    • Jenny
    Benjamin Casey
    • Baby Adrian
    • Director
      • Patrick Rea
    • Writer
      • Patrick Rea
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    9sydneymnart

    Amazing female lead horror

    It's really refreshing to see more female lead films in this genre that isn't necessarily a "final girl" "scream queen" trope. The twist was completely unexpected and the story was so well done. A lot of people leaving bad reviews are expecting a high budget Hollywood style film and don't appreciate the material as is. As a fan of indie film, this one really is a breath of fresh air. Patrick does an amazing job of creating/directing these strong female characters in a way that feels empowering and authentic. The story is creepy and immersive. You really feel the emotions of panic and terror that the main character is feeling.

    I highly recommend this one to anyone who's a horror fan. Amazing work!
    2zanderbuteux

    leaving this review as a warning

    Not good, not 100%. Was drawn in by the 100%. Don't do it. This is my first ever review, i started an account to leave this specific review. I'm leaving a 2 to hopefully break that current rating to a more realistic expectation. However, I honestly regarded it closer to like a 3.25. It's a slow burn like a wet fuse to dynamite - is it? Is it happening? It's happening? Is it? Okay well now i'm invested because apparently i'm already halfway through. Ohhhhh oh okay. Annd it's done.

    For what they've accomplished as an indie with low budget? Mmk, i guess. There were just too many moments with the writing and the acting that i couldn't bear: high presence of poorly delivered poorly written lines.
    1haleemon-74313

    The 10/10 reviews are friends of the filmmaker, don't believe the hype

    I have no idea how this movie got decent ratings. I watch a ton of horror. For horror movies to be exciting and enthralling, you need to have good actors. That's why a lot of horror is trash: The acting is usually pretty terrible. This movie is a prime example. The forced, over-the-top acting took away from the storyline and the twist (which was actually pretty decent). The only thing I liked about this movie was the friend's one-liners in the car. I chuckled. The rest of the movie was bad. If you like true horror, do not... I repeat... do NOT waste your time on this. I did it for you. You're welcome.
    10whitneywegmanwood

    Unexpected

    I pride myself on being good at guessing the twists and turns of almost any film I watch. My husband gets annoyed that I guess the ending at only 15 minutes into the movie. However, this one got me. It subverted my expectations of the genre and made me think I knew what was coming. I did not know what was coming... at all.

    Aside from the excellent story-telling, the cinematography was beautifully shot and the acting was honest and naturalistic. This was one of the more satisfying horror films I have seen in a good long while. I definitely recommend it for a weekend watch. Or weekdays, I don't dictate your movie-watching times!
    1ladreyfus

    Terrible - not a 7.2 or 100 RT

    The movie does have a terrible twist. Bad acting and stupid screenplay. Does not deserve a 7.2 IMDb rating or 100% on RT. Idk how the critics gave this 100% something must have been wrong with the calculations. Not very scary. It is a horror movie. Short script strung out. U have to wait until the end before anything actually take place that my be considered scary. If your an idiot. I wouldn't pay to watch this...if u must watch wait until it's free. There is no lesbian nudity so if that what you were hoping for....sorry. If your killing time and are super bored wait and watch this movie for free.

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    • Production company
      • Smart Mouth Productions
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      • 1h 25m(85 min)
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