Review of Darkness Rising (2017) by Graham L — 14 Jul 2017

Excellent movie. Lots of scare factor. Really well made. Thoroughly enjoyed the direction by Mr Reading.

This review of Darkness Rising (2017) was written by Graham L on 14 Jul 2017.

Darkness Rising has generally received negative reviews.

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By Lorriane M (4) on 24 Nov 2017

Five stars for five people. Very extensive vocabulary; they definitely know more than the f-word. No need to mute it at all…

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By Rick K (59) on 05 Jul 2017

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By Gimly M (816) on 24 Jul 2017

There is some great - not just good, but genuinely great - gore effects in Darkness Rising. But it sucks…

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By Mike R (802) on 10 Jul 2017

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