Dark Circles

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Dark Circles
Dark Circles.jpg
Directed by Paul Soter
Written byPaul Soter
Produced byAlan Amiel
Bobby Ranghelov
Courtney Solomon
Starring Johnathon Schaech
Pell James
CinematographyBrown Cooper
Yaron Levy
Edited byWilliam Leh
Music byBobby Tahouri
Production
company
Distributed byAfter Dark Films (theatrical)
Lionsgate (USA, DVD)
Release date
  • May 21, 2013 (2013-05-21)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Dark Circles is a 2013 psychological horror film starring Johnathon Schaech and Pell James.

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Synopsis

Alex (Johnathon Schaech) and Penny (Pell James) have decided to uproot themselves from their hectic city lives and move out to the country, believing that it will be better for their baby. The move is not without hesitation, as Penny is concerned that she will not be a fit mother for her baby while Alex can't help but wonder if it would have been better to remain in the city with his bandmates. Soon after they move, strange things begin to occur that cause them to wonder if the move was really the best idea.

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Reception

Critical reception has been mixed. [1] [2] Shock Till You Drop gave a mostly favorable review, writing that it was "a fun, creepy movie that depicts problems that every couple faces with new parenthood, just with a little paranormal activity thrown in the mix." [3] DVD Talk and Dread Central both gave mixed reviews, praising the film while also stating that it did have some issues. [4] [5]

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References

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