Dark Skies (2013) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
Dark Skies (2013) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

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Read our Dark Skies Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.16/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 5.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.2/10
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.
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Dark Skies Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2013 (more 2013 movies)
Box Office: $17,418,667
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What is Dark Skies Streaming On?
Dark Skies is Streaming on Netflix, HBO MaxLanguage: 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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Dark Skies (2013) Cast (Click to Expand)
Dark Skies Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Keri Russell | ... | Lacy Barrett |
| Josh Hamilton | ... | Daniel Barrett |
| Dakota Goyo | ... | Jesse Barrett |
| Kadan Rockett | ... | Sam Barrett |
| J.K. Simmons | ... | Edwin Pollard |
| L.J. Benet | ... | Kevin Ratner |
| Rich Hutchman | ... | Mike Jessop |
| Myndy Crist | ... | Karen Jessop |
| Annie Thurman | ... | Shelly Jessop |
| Jake Brennan | ... | Bobby Jessop (as Jake Washburn) |
| Ron Ostrow | ... | Richard Klein |
| Tom Costello | ... | Young Father |
| Marion Kerr | ... | Young Mother |
| Alyvia Alyn Lind | ... | Young Daughter |
| Josh Stamberg | ... | Police Officer |
| Tiffany Jeneen | ... | Protection One Operator |
| Brian Stepanek | ... | Security System Technician |
| Judith Moreland | ... | Janice Rhodes |
| Adam Schneider | ... | Young Husband |
| Jessica Borden | ... | Young Wife |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Keri Russell (b. March 23, 1976) – Lacy Barrett
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Josh Hamilton (b. June 9, 1969) – Daniel Barrett
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Joshua Hamilton - Dakota Goyo (b. August 22, 1999) – Jesse Barrett
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Dakota Avery Goyo - Kadan Rockett – Sam Barrett
- J.K. Simmons (b. January 9, 1955) – Edwin Pollard
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: JK Simmons | Jonathan Simmons - L.J. Benet – Kevin Ratner
Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: LJ Benet - Rich Hutchman – Mike Jessop
- Myndy Crist (b. February 5, 1971) – Karen Jessop
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Annie Thurman – Shelly Jessop
Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Jake Brennan – Bobby Jessop (as Jake Washburn)
Also known as: Jake Washburn - Ron Ostrow – Richard Klein
- Tom Costello – Young Father
- Marion Kerr (b. July 17, 1979) – Young Mother
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Marion Ruth Kerr - Alyvia Alyn Lind – Young Daughter
- Josh Stamberg (b. January 4, 1970) – Police Officer
Sign: Capricorn
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