Review of Darkness Falls (2003) by Angela L — 20 Oct 2007

One of the best and most original horrors in a while. Scared the crap out of me first time I saw it. Fast paced and awesome!

This review of Darkness Falls (2003) was written by Angela L on 20 Oct 2007.

Darkness Falls has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brent H (376) on 22 Oct 2013

The Tooth Fairy is not suppose to be scary. But this movie has a interesting story and creepy enough to keep horror fans on the edge of their seat…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 04 Dec 2014

It was okay, I guess. Unlike Vampires who are straight up picky about the intensity of light…

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By Christian M (509) on 20 Jan 2016

You know exactly what kind of idiocy you're in for when the main character corners himself in bathroom, using a shower curtain as protection,…

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By Assonance (26) on 04 May 2021

Plot Holes The tooth fairy is sensitive to light, no matter how dim, Yet she is shown flying around during the storm with no reactions to the…

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By Andy F (912) on 05 Nov 2016

3.0/5.0 stars (raised from 1.0/5.0 stars)…

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By Andrew C. D (113) on 28 May 2015

The evil tooth fairy is not even the worst element of this horror mess…

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By Laura M (849) on 15 Feb 2014

I thought this was a well made horror film...scary and suspenseful...I don't understand the low rating by some of the critics…

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By William W (979) on 01 Jul 2016

This was an interesting watch…

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By Calvin R (563) on 21 Aug 2016

Darkness fall a film that doesn't make sense with too much plot holes. The performance was sluggish, and the scares, well there were none…

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By Toheselue (2) on 07 Apr 2014

Ach ja… “Der Fluch von Darkness Falls”…seufz. Vielleicht der schlechteste Film der letzten Zeit aus meinem Lovefilm-Abo…

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