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They Wait in the Dark

  • 2022
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
3.5/10
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Sarah McGuire in They Wait in the Dark (2022)
Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.
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Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outs... Read allAmy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.Amy, a young woman is on the run with her young son Adrian from her abusive ex-girlfriend. When the past rises up to haunt them, they must confront the forces threatening them from both outside and in.

  • Director
    • Patrick Rea
  • Writer
    • Patrick Rea
  • Stars
    • John Thomson
    • Chris Bylsma
    • Laurie Catherine Winkel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.5/10
    943
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Patrick Rea
    • Writer
      • Patrick Rea
    • Stars
      • John Thomson
      • Chris Bylsma
      • Laurie Catherine Winkel
    • 12User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    John Thomson
    John Thomson
    • Amy's Father
    Chris Bylsma
    Chris Bylsma
    • Trucker #1
    Laurie Catherine Winkel
    Laurie Catherine Winkel
    • Judith
    Sarah McGuire
    Sarah McGuire
    • Amy
    Chad Crenshaw
    Chad Crenshaw
    • Gas Station Attendant
    Meagan Flynn
    Meagan Flynn
    • Amy's Mother
    Kurt Hanover
    Kurt Hanover
    • Trucker #2
    Laura Strugar
    • Waitress
    Dan Daly
    Dan Daly
    • Motel Clerk
    Tobi Omodehinde
    Tobi Omodehinde
    • The Woman
    Brinklee Wynn
    Brinklee Wynn
    • Young Amy
    Patrick McGee
    • Adrian
    Benjamin Casey
    • Baby Adrian
    Paige Maria
    Paige Maria
    • Jenny
    • Director
      • Patrick Rea
    • Writer
      • Patrick Rea
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    1ladreyfus

    Terrible - not a 7.2 or 100 RT

    The movie does have a terrible twist. Bad acting and stupid screenplay. Does not deserve a 7.2 IMDb rating or 100% on RT. Idk how the critics gave this 100% something must have been wrong with the calculations. Not very scary. It is a horror movie. Short script strung out. U have to wait until the end before anything actually take place that my be considered scary. If your an idiot. I wouldn't pay to watch this...if u must watch wait until it's free. There is no lesbian nudity so if that what you were hoping for....sorry. If your killing time and are super bored wait and watch this movie for free.
    1haleemon-74313

    The 10/10 reviews are friends of the filmmaker, don't believe the hype

    I have no idea how this movie got decent ratings. I watch a ton of horror. For horror movies to be exciting and enthralling, you need to have good actors. That's why a lot of horror is trash: The acting is usually pretty terrible. This movie is a prime example. The forced, over-the-top acting took away from the storyline and the twist (which was actually pretty decent). The only thing I liked about this movie was the friend's one-liners in the car. I chuckled. The rest of the movie was bad. If you like true horror, do not... I repeat... do NOT waste your time on this. I did it for you. You're welcome.
    10jfecher-46151

    Shocked me!

    I had the pleasure of screening this at a movie theatre in Kansas City, where this film was made. I had the pleasure of meeting the director, Patrick Rhea and the lead actress, Sarah McGuire, both super nice people and did a q&a.

    The ending of the film actually did shock me. It was a pleasant surprise.

    For me, it was so cool seeing a film that was filmed in my area by local filmmakers.

    As you can tell it's a low budget horror film, it didn't take away from the great performances and shock factor of the ending.

    I would recommend giving it a shot with an open mind. You might be pleasantly surprised!
    9sydneymnart

    Amazing female lead horror

    It's really refreshing to see more female lead films in this genre that isn't necessarily a "final girl" "scream queen" trope. The twist was completely unexpected and the story was so well done. A lot of people leaving bad reviews are expecting a high budget Hollywood style film and don't appreciate the material as is. As a fan of indie film, this one really is a breath of fresh air. Patrick does an amazing job of creating/directing these strong female characters in a way that feels empowering and authentic. The story is creepy and immersive. You really feel the emotions of panic and terror that the main character is feeling.

    I highly recommend this one to anyone who's a horror fan. Amazing work!
    3jajajoshua

    Calling this a "slow-burn" would be entirely too generous

    Don't be fooled by the clever, creepy title. The twist isn't worth the work to get there.

    This movie is essentially a twisted little melodrama disguised as a horror film. Aside from a couple sprinkles in the middle, no actual "horror" even occurs until the final minutes of the film.

    And the acting from the two leads is atrocious. I spent much of my time trying to figure out who was worse: the main character (whose acting lacks any range at all) or the ex (who makes every obvious acting choice it's possible to make and who should note that when you light a cigarette inside a car without a breeze AND it's already lit, it's not necessary to cup your hand around said cigarette).

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    • Release date
      • February 7, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Kansas City, Missouri, USA
    • Production company
      • Smart Mouth Productions
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      1 hour 25 minutes
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