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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

2004 · 30 min · 📺 1 seasons 6 episodes Comedy Mystery Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
8.0 / 10 · TMDB

When the Hellmouth opens beneath Darkplace Hospital in downtown Romford, kiddy doctor, Vietnam veteran and ex-warlock Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. is the only man who can close it. Joined by best buddy Dr. Lucien Sanchez, fiery hospital boss Thornton Reed, and woman Liz Asher, Dagless must fight the forces of Darkness while dealing with the burden of day-to-day admin. From the chilling pen of best-selling horror writer Garth Marenghi comes this lost masterpiece of televisual terror. Dare you enter Garth's Darkplace?

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Matthew Holness

Matthew Holness

Garth Marenghi / Dr. Rick Dagless M.D.

Matt Berry

Matt Berry

Todd Rivers / Dr. Lucien Sanchez

Richard Ayoade

Richard Ayoade

Dean Learner / Thornton Reed

Alice Lowe

Alice Lowe

Madeleine Wool / Liz Asher

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