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Dark Side of Night

  • 2025
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Dark Side of Night (2025)
Thriller

A successful prosecutor wins a big case and wants to celebrate. He.takes his wife and 17 year old daughter to a weekend getaway in the mountains where a home invasion leads to him being shot... Read allA successful prosecutor wins a big case and wants to celebrate. He.takes his wife and 17 year old daughter to a weekend getaway in the mountains where a home invasion leads to him being shot as his wife and daughter, who don't get along, flee into the woods and are pursued throug... Read allA successful prosecutor wins a big case and wants to celebrate. He.takes his wife and 17 year old daughter to a weekend getaway in the mountains where a home invasion leads to him being shot as his wife and daughter, who don't get along, flee into the woods and are pursued through the wilderness. . They must then cooperate and work together in order to survive their o... Read all

  • Director
    • Randal Lee Smith
  • Writer
    • Randal Lee Smith
  • Stars
    • René Ashton
    • Sean Dillingham
    • Chris Cleveland
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    27
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Randal Lee Smith
    • Writer
      • Randal Lee Smith
    • Stars
      • René Ashton
      • Sean Dillingham
      • Chris Cleveland
    • 2User reviews
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    René Ashton
    René Ashton
    • Dawn Nightingale
    Sean Dillingham
    • Private Investigator
    Chris Cleveland
    Chris Cleveland
    • Richard Nightingale
    Bubba Ganter
    Bubba Ganter
    • Judge Henry Lowell
    Megan McGillicuddy
    Megan McGillicuddy
    • Iris Nightingale
    Anthony Casanova
    • Jury Foreman
    George Nelson
    George Nelson
    • Porter
    Diana Cody
    Diana Cody
    • Jacklyn
    Randal Lee Smith
    Randal Lee Smith
    • Witness
    John H. Euber
    John H. Euber
    • Jury Member
    Kyle Kane
    Kyle Kane
    • Helicopter Co-Pilot
    Krista Cooper-Schmidt
    Krista Cooper-Schmidt
    • Jury Member
    Evelyn Bates
    Evelyn Bates
    • Sally
    Brent Heffron
    • Truck Driver
    Barbara Bisanz
    Barbara Bisanz
    • Dispatcher
    Lynette Carrington
    Lynette Carrington
    • News Reporter
    Christine Hotchkiss
    • Court Clerk
    Kyra Crespin
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    • Director
      • Randal Lee Smith
    • Writer
      • Randal Lee Smith
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    10SheriL-0

    A Must Watch

    Are you looking to watch a suspenseful, entertaining movie? This is the movie. Dark Side of Night is a tense, emotionally driven indie thriller that grips from the start. When a family getaway turns violent, a mother and daughter must survive the wilderness-and each other. With strong performances and a chilling mountain backdrop, the film builds suspense through mood and realism. It will have you jumping in your seat. It's a gripping, character-focused thriller about survival, fractured trust, and resilience that lingers long after the credits roll. A powerful film that is a, definite, must watch.
    10TomY-0

    Don't underestimate this filmmaker

    In the ever-expanding world of independent cinema, Dark Side of Night emerges as a striking gem-a moody, mesmerizing descent into the fragile psyche of its characters and the secrets that stir beneath the surface. Directed with precision and empathy, the film proves that true suspense doesn't require a blockbuster budget-just vision, restraint, and heart. Every shot feels intentional, saturated in meaning and shadow, evoking the aesthetics of classic noir while forging something distinctly modern. Highly recommended for fans of slow-burn thrillers, atmospheric storytelling, and character-driven drama. This is independent filmmaking at its finest.

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Arizona, USA
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      • Spinning Reels Productions
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      1 hour 24 minutes
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