The trailer has a dark, cold feel to it that’s very enticing. Too many horror films lately have a glossy, Hollywood look to it. Since the film has not had a widespread release yet, it’s safe to say that it is most likely an independent film. That’s also what the film has going on its favor. While not all independent films are great, you certainly have a better chance of them being better when they’re not Hollywood produced.
The trailer features many jump scares which has me wondering if this is smart horror or just horror that depends on making you suddenly jump out of your seat. That’s not scary, that’s just lazy. Giving the filmmakers the benefit of the doubt, the film does have a 7.5/10 rating on IMBD and that’s a touch crowd to please. While their are jump scares in the trailer they’re all smashed together so you can’t get a real sense of their placement in the movie.
There does seem to be some gore spread lightly throughout. Gore in a movie like this can be highly effective to the senses. I mean even as a horror fan, I still squirm at the sight of fresh oozing blood.
Many movie goers say the movie gives them the feeling of the movie Jaws, but instead they’re trading ocean for land. That feeling of always being surrounded by something you can’t escape is enough to send a deep chill through anyone’s bones.
From some of the festival reviews, viewers said the ending is a chilling climax. An epic ending can always save even the most boring of movies. Hopefully, we’ll get a wide release date sometime soon.
Dark Was the Night Movie Trailer w/Kevin Durand