Dark Skies (2013) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Feb 22, 2013 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 37m
Dark Skies (2013) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Poster

Dark Skies Plot Synopsis:

The Barrett family-mother Lacy, father Daniel, older son Jesse, and younger son Sammy-reside on a quiet suburban street in an unnamed American city. Daniel is currently unemployed, placing the burden of supporting the family on Lacy, who works as a real estate agent. Their two sons enjoy a happy relationship and communicate with each other from their beds via walk-talkie. A number of strange occurrences befall the family. During the night, the contents of the kitchen are rearranged in bizarre configurations. The house alarm is set off when it detects that all entry points were breached simultaneously. Sammy suffers a fit while playing soccer and Lacy is shocked when hundreds of birds suddenly crash into the house. One night, Lacy is awakened by a sound from Sammy's room. When she goes to check on him, through the darkness she sees a figure standing over his bed. She turns on the light to find an empty room. Sammy is found walking away from the house but cannot remember leaving. Lacy, Daniel and Jesse each suffer catatonic episodes and regain consciousness with no memory of their experiences.


Blumhouse Productions made Insidious, Paranormal Activity and Sinister possible so let"s see what Dark Skies has to offer us. The film is creepy based on the trailer. I have high hopes for Dark Skies as I am a huge fan of what Blumhouse Productions and Scott Charles Stewart has to offer. Stewart brought us films like Priest and Legion which were not the cream of the crop, but I still liked those horror movies.

Synopsis / Plot Summary: A suburban couple"s lives become a nightmare when a terrifying alien presence enters their home each night to prey upon their children. Increasingly isolated from skeptical friends and neighbors, the couple is forced to take matters into their own hands to save their family.

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Official Trailer

  • Dark Skies Official Trailer

Dark Skies Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 97 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi
Horror Genres:  Aliens, Supernatural
Directors: Scott Stewart
Stars: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, Kadan Rockett, J.K. Simmons … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 22, 2013
Box Office: $17,418,667
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What is Dark Skies Streaming On?

Dark Skies is Streaming on Netflix, HBO Max
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Dark Skies Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 22, 2013, Netflix: Jun 22, 2020
Producers: Jason Blum, Bailey Conway, Phillip Dawe, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Charles Layton, Jessica Malanaphy, Jeff Okin, Rick A. Osako, Matthew Parker, Scott Stewart, Jeanette Volturno, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein
Musicians: Joseph Bishara
Cinematographers: David Boyd
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