Its scares are subtle, small things that chill. This is still a horror movie & a tension built one too. Their relationship makes it such a watchable movie but it’s not the only thing going on. Their conflict is believable & as brothers their annoyances with each other & deep love shines through. Backstory is kept minimal with dialogue & reactions dropped in where necessary to cement the issues that exist between the two. Early on the movie allows the characters to breathe. With a small cast, the two leads Ted & Brad (Matthew Alan) are front & centre for most of the film & the pair excel. Living Dark is a tense & character driven story that pays off its build with a shocking finale that leaves you with plenty of questions but still satisfies. They decide they are going to get through the hole & into the hidden cave but what awaits them on the other side is something neither could ever have expected. The two brothers realise that on the other side of this hole is a virgin cave, a cave that may never have been explored. A hole in the cave wall & from this hole a strong wind is blowing. At the back of the cave they find a chair that is facing a small hole. That’s not what really gets their attention though. Inside they find that it has been used regularly by their father but he never mentioned to them. He uncovers the rest of the wood to discover a hidden cave.Įxcited at this potential find the brothers decide to explore the cave. A plank that appears to have been hidden under the dirt. They bury their dad on his land & while walking away the older of two, Ted (Chris Cleveland) trips over a piece of wood. The reasons are revealed as the movie goes on. Two brothers have reunited to bury their father having gone their separate ways years before. Idiotic title aside, Living Dark is an interesting & compelling watch that combines great characters with mysterious & horrific events.
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