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In the Dark

2013 · 88 min Drama Thriller
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Aspiring artist Ali must rebuild her life after a tragic accident kills her husband and their young child, and leaves her blind. Life in the dark proves to be a daunting task, so, at her doctor's suggestion, she hires a caretaker named Jeff to help her adjust with the transition. Jeff's aid proves to be indispensable, she even meets and quickly befriends her new neighbor, Linda. Before long, she is embroiled in a fight for her life from an obsessive predator. Will she learn to protect herself using her only remaining senses in time to save her life?

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Year 2013
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Thriller
Director Richard Gabai
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (12 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its dread by meticulously aligning the viewer's perception with the protagonist's blindness, where every ambient noise becomes a potential threat. It relies on a masterful soundscape and restrained visuals to explore vulnerability and the primal will to survive.

What lingers after the final frame is a heightened awareness of one's own senses and a quiet admiration for the resilience forged in absolute darkness. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Richard Gabai

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