All Dark Places

All Dark Places is a psychological thriller that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat without the requisite blood and gore of typical horror movies.

The Clown played by Siede is exquisitely creepy as he rants and his way through the film. One never knows who he is, REALLY.

The movie is edgy with off beat music that perfectly fits the bizarre characters in the eerie, suburban enclave. The directing with its close ups also adds an eerie and surreal play-like ambiance.

Kudos to Reiner for his thriller debut!

We hope there is more to follow.

The viewing of a film is different to each and every eye. One thing is for certain: there are going to be many people out there who like this film for the same reasons I do.

I've been a fan of film for a long time. I don't care what the budget is, just give me a cinematic experience that keeps me seriously involved and I'm good. Dramas, thrillers, horror and more specifically psychological horror are all within my realm and All Dark Places touches all these genres and more. At times it is even a comedy.

The acting is very good across the board. It's a quality independent production from top to bottom. It says it was shot for 200K but it looks like a million bucks. No shaky-cam grainy video here. Nothing against Paranormal Activity, or Paranormal Activity 2,3 or 8 but this is a well-crafted film. Ladies and gentlemen this is cinema.

The plot seems simple but is really multi-dimensional. This is a thought provoking film and when it was over I wanted to write this review right away so that true fans of good movies will know a little more about it and seek it out.

The lighting is surreal at times and the soundtrack is weird and rockin in just the right way. This is, after all, a different world than most of us live in. It's the world of this specific film and it has its very own colors, shades and music.

May not be for every viewer because its VERY dark in perspective but those who like it will probably REALLY like All Dark Places.

Best movie I've ever seen, life changing. This horror movie is a masterclass in suspense and atmosphere. From the opening scene, it grabs your attention and doesn't let go until the final, chilling moments. The direction is superb, creating a tense, eerie environment that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The performances are stellar, with the cast delivering believable and compelling portrayals of characters you genuinely care about. The plot is engaging, with unexpected twists that keep you guessing. This film is a must-watch for horror fans who appreciate intelligent, well-crafted scares.

Sure, you see a clown on the cover and think "killer clown". Well, the clown IS a killer but don't judge a book (or in this case a film) by its cover: All Dark Places has much more to offer than ordinary slasher fare.

This is a sharply executed tale of a father, mother and son trying to keep the family together. Whether the clown exists at all is the big question here. Is he a creation of the young child's imagination? Is he there to make sure dad does the right thing? Or maybe he represents the struggle and turmoil of a marriage on the brink.

The acting is top flight as is the cinematography, scoring and direction. With so many shaky-cam horror/thrillers out there with god-awful acting it is so refreshing to see a film in this genre where all the elements add up to a cohesive whole by the time the credits roll.

Some of the early ratings here seem impossible. This film is deserving of praise for it's originality. I suppose some viewers wanted a splatter-fest and were disappointed.

Look to the critics reviews for more balanced and intelligent insights.

All Dark Places stands on it's own as a thought provoking and chilling look at the modern family unit.

All Dark Places is a spooky, tense & terrifying horror film that explores a very dark side of the human condition. Nicholas Reiner uses his skills as a filmmaker to scare the audience with no gimmicks just straight up fear and terror diving straight into the mind of a man that has lost his grip on reality. Making the normal and mundane turn into a terrifying trill ride is not a easy task.

All Dark Places will make you terrified to jog in the woods alone.

WANT to watch something spooky, SCARY and very terrifying? ? Watch All Dark Places.

Jason Cusato Festival Director

The Art of Brooklyn Film Festival