In Search of Darkness (2019) Horror Documentary
In Search of Darkness (2019) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Genres Horror, Documentary | Runtime 4h 24m
- Alias: In Search of Darkness: A Journey Into Iconic '80s Horror
- Our Score: ☆ 8/10
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IMDB: ☆ 8.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
In Search of Darkness Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An exploration of "80s horror movies through the perspective of the actors, directors, producers and SFX craftspeople who made them, and their impact on contemporary cinema.
Tagline: A Journey Into Iconic "80s Horror
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In Search of Darkness Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2019 (more 2019 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 264 minutes / Genres: Horror, Documentary
Horror Genres: Documentary
Directors: David A. Weiner
Stars: Tom Atkins, Doug Bradley, John Bloom, Diana Prince, Lori Cardille … (cast list)
Language: EnglishCountry: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / In Search of Darkness Release Dates DVD: Aug 03, 2020
Producers: Erik Almquist, Collin Anderson, Deborah E. Arndell, Michelle R. Bassig, Joel Behrens, Robin Block, Nick Bosworth, Oscar A. Cantor, Dave Capdevielle, Christopher Cardinale, SeanRyan Carter, Edu Cazev, Nick Charlton, Michael S. Click, Rafael G. Contreras, Kevin Cressa, Travis Daniels, Jeremy Dunham, Jessica Dwyer, Aaliyah Embro, Adam Faldetta, Diego Farias, Cade Garrett, Keith Gillis, Therese 'Tag' Goulet, Tyler Hall, John Hanlin, Kareem A. Harper, Adam Hartwick, A.B. Hawkins, Andrew M Holland, Brett Ippolite, Damien Jackson, Edward Jameson, Alyssa K. Jones-Garner, Emily Keener, P.S. King, Dave Lombard, Matt Manjourides, Kevin Manning, Justin A. Martell, Gage Maynard, Sean David McClure, Greg McWhorter, Martin P Medrano Jr., Sascha Moeller, Octavio Revol Molina, Corey Nelson, Renato Novakovic, Bulatov Oleg, Richard Pate, Thomas J Patti, Ty Phoenix Simpson, Joan Renter Ranz, Mike Redman, Witt Reese, Rouén Robinson, Gregory Paul Smith, Tamara Solomson, Alex Sonnentag, Tim Spriggs, Daniel Squarini, Matthew Stanosz, Corey Taylor, Bradley P. Thomas, Maria Tzanaki, Veronica J. Valentini, Dominic Wallis, David A. Weiner, Beth Winer, Heather Wixson, Matthew Yamamoto
Musicians: Weary Pines
Cinematographers: Jim Kunz
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In Search of Darkness Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Atkins | ... | Self - The Fog, Halloween III, Night of the Creeps |
| Doug Bradley | ... | Self - Hellraiser Franchise |
| John Bloom | ... | Self - Film Critic / Writer, Host of The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs (as Joe Bob Briggs) |
| Diana Prince | ... | Self - Cohost - The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (as Darcy the Mail Girl) |
| Lori Cardille | ... | Self - Day of the Dead |
| John Carpenter | ... | Self - Director - The Fog, The Thing, They Live, Prince of Darkness |
| Nick Castle | ... | Self - Halloween |
| Larry Cohen | ... | Self - The Stuff, It's Alive |
| Jeffrey Combs | ... | Self - Re-Animator, From Beyond |
| Barbara Crampton | ... | Self - Re-Animator, From Beyond |
| Sean S. Cunningham | ... | Self - Friday the 13th, House I - II |
| Joe Dante | ... | Self - The Howling, Gremlins |
| Keith David | ... | Self - The Thing, They Live |
| Katie Featherston | ... | Self - Paranormal Activity |
| Mick Garris | ... | Self - Writer / Director - Critters 2, The Fly II |
| Michael Gingold | ... | Self - Author, Ad Nauseam |
| Stuart Gordon | ... | Self - Re-Animator, From Beyond |
| Andre Gower | ... | Self - The Monster Squad (as André Gower) |
| Spencer Hickman | ... | Self - Founder of Deathwaltz Records |
| Kane Hodder | ... | Self - Friday the 13th VII - X |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tom Atkins (b. November 13, 1935) – Self - The Fog, Halloween III, Night of the Creeps
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Tommy Atkins - Doug Bradley (b. September 7, 1954) – Self - Hellraiser Franchise
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Bill Bradley | Douglas Bradley | Doug Bradley/Charles Stead - John Bloom (b. January 27, 1953) – Self - Film Critic / Writer, Host of The Last Drive-In With Joe Bob Briggs (as Joe Bob Briggs)
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Joe Bob Briggs - Diana Prince (b. June 6, 1979) – Self - Cohost - The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs (as Darcy the Mail Girl)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Casey | Darcy the Mail Girl | Kasey | Kasey Kroft | Kasey Poteet | Dianna Prince - Lori Cardille – Self - Day of the Dead
- John Carpenter (b. January 16, 1948) – Self - Director - The Fog, The Thing, They Live, Prince of Darkness
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Frank Armitage | Johnny Carpenter | Carpenter | James T. Chance | John T. Chance | Rip Haight | Martin Quatermass - Nick Castle (b. September 21, 1947) – Self - Halloween
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 10¼" (1.78 m) - Larry Cohen – Self - The Stuff, It's Alive
- Jeffrey Combs (b. September 9, 1954) – Self - Re-Animator, From Beyond
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Jeffery Combs | Jeff Combs - Barbara Crampton (b. December 27, 1958) – Self - Re-Animator, From Beyond
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m) - Sean S. Cunningham (b. December 31, 1941) – Self - Friday the 13th, House I - II
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Sean Cunningham - Joe Dante (b. November 28, 1946) – Self - The Howling, Gremlins
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Dante | Giuseppe Dantini - Keith David (b. June 4, 1956) – Self - The Thing, They Live
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: David Keith - Katie Featherston (b. October 20, 1982) – Self - Paranormal Activity
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Mick Garris (b. December 4, 1951) – Self - Writer / Director - Critters 2, The Fly II
Sign: Sagittarius
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