A Song from the Dark

It's pretty interesting how they use the religious elements from the Nigerian culture, I bet the director/screenwriter know them well.

Sadly, characters are written poorly, acting is really awful and storytelling is really limited.

I appreciate the effort they put into special effects with a short budget, but that weird shaking cam and other visual elements feel so cheap and artificial that they take away any seriousness the film intents. They look cartoon-like instead of horror-like.

At its best, the movie is amateurish, at its worst, is like a high school/college project.

I hope this movie serves as an experience to enhance the abilities from all the involved.

I very much loved watching "A Song from the Dark." I think I may have watched it over 4x since the release on Prime. What stands out for me in the film is its rich blend of supernatural elements, drama, and intense horror, all portrayed through authentic African characters. The compelling performances add depth and authenticity to the narrative. The director's direction and vision bring a fresh perspective to the horror genre, highlighting African folklore and mysticism in a respectful and innovative way while also touching modern day slavery. It's superb.

Overall, "A Song from the Dark" is a thrilling and thought-provoking film that effectively bridges the gap between traditional African storytelling and modern horror cinema especially when telling African stories outside of Africa. It is a significant contribution to the genre and a testament to the talent and creativity of its director and cast.

Alright where do i even begin with this tomfoolery... This movie from the jump was terrible. The wack red eyes coming the back of the room was so terrible. Then you had terrible acting and a terrible plot! The most predictable cliché with the black dude in the car and all of a sudden you had a black lady throwing up then when he goes out no ones there, then when he gets back in the car shes in the backseat. SEEN IT COMINT BEFORE IT EVEN HAPPENED! Couldn't even finish the movie cuz it ruined my amazing meal and my mood. The majority of the time i was cracking jokes, the movie is so bad. AND L UK CANT TAKE THEM SERIOUSLY!

Good story line , love the suspense.the lead actress knew exactly how to scare people .I started watching just to see what type of movie it is and then ended up watching the whole thing . Not bad at all. So if you are looking for a movie with twist or you're about that crazy scary suspense there you go enjoy. Definitely recommend it for a larger viewing crowd for a Friday night or so. Some little error with the double ganger and I guess it was just the director exploring his creativity . I love it when my 9ja people not afraid to show some creativity in their work . It was simply a good watch no doubt .

I like that the idea of the film is based on an evil spirit, but that is all I liked. The cast, filming, locations, script and effects were all beyond rubbish. I was expecting so much more from a film with 4.5/5 reviews, and I was sadly disappointed. The film looks like it was done on a budget of very little, and the lack of acting abilities from the cast proved it. I don't even want to talk about the appalling special effects, so I wont.

I am getting sick to the back teeth of these films coming up on my thread, with seemingly good reviews. They are independent films, and should be advertised as such instead of mixing them in with mainstream, that way people wouldn't waste their time watching them in the first place if they realized they weren't going to be cinematically great.