Dark Stories to Survive the Night (2019)

Dark Stories to Survive the Night Poster

What if Demons, the Living Dead, Evil Dolls, Djinn and other Extra-terrestrial creatures came to haunt our apartments, houses, cafes, museums and other places of daily life? What would we do? How would we react? DARK STORIES tells five tales of gripping terror in a fantastic anthology where horror, suspense and humour intertwine with stark reality to make us shiver with fear! Join us for a Ghoul’s Feast, the Last Judgment before the impending Apocalypse, a surprise package from the deliveryman, a forensic scientist confronted by his zombie victim and the worst Moroccan monster nightmare.

Summary
"Dark Stories to Survive the Night" is a 2019 scary film anthology. This collection of brief movies provides a banquet of ominous tales, drawn from the dark corners of human worry and unpredictability. The cooling anthology is masterfully woven into an overarching story of survival.

The Plot
The movie is set to amuse its viewers with a series of spine-chilling tales from different cultures and strolls of life. These disturbing stories are framed within the story of three travelers lost in a forest during the night, who try to relieve their worries by informing scary stories until dawn. As the night advances, the borders between their realities and the tales they share blur, producing a truly creepy vibe.

Storyline
The segments introduce a series of paranormal entities and suspense-filled situations. These consist of tales of vengeful spirits, psychological horror, mysterious disappearances, inescapable headaches, and spooky supernatural incidents. These tales, soaked in cultural folklore, check out mankind's inmost worries and stress and anxieties, offering a thought-provoking insight into scaries of the mind and what frighten us as human beings.

Performances
The ensemble cast delivers strong performances enhancing the mysteriously dark ambiance. Each character is well-rounded and includes an unique flavor to the specific plot lines. The efficiencies are marked by finesse, effectively contributing to the overall thriller and fear encapsulated within the anthology.

Cinematography and Direction
The film boasts excellent cinematography, with the cam doing an exceptional task of catching the spooky and threatening moods of the stories. The use of shadows, light, and clever mise-en-scène contributes to the total climatic scary. The director's ability to mix metaphysical fear with psychological horror helps in creating an impactful viewing experience.

Sound Design and Score
The haunting score and efficient usage of silence magnify the sense of fear, making the audiences' experience more intense. The score brilliantly links the thematic components of the individual stories into the larger narrative circulation.

Conclusion
"Dark Stories to Survive the Night" is a fascinating film that dives into a varied range of sinister tales, adeptly exploring the human mind's darkest corners through a blend of truth and folklore. It is not just a collection of horror stories however a well-executed illustration of the shared fear within our cumulative unconscious. The movie leaves the audience contemplating their own fears and the blurred line in between myth, truth, and psychological horror.

Top Cast

  • Kristanna Loken (small)
    Kristanna Loken
    Christine
  • Michelle Ryan (small)
    Michelle Ryan
    Carrie
  • Dominique Pinon (small)
    Dominique Pinon
    Jean Luc
  • Scott Thrun (small)
    Scott Thrun
    Doll
  • Tiphaine Daviot (small)
    Tiphaine Daviot
    Audrey
  • Sébastien Lalanne (small)
    Sébastien Lalanne
    Franck
  • Delphine Chanéac (small)
    Delphine Chanéac
    Alice
  • Slimane-Baptiste Berhoun (small)
    Slimane-Baptiste Berhoun
    Samir
  • Loup-Denis Elion (small)
    Loup-Denis Elion
    Marcus
  • Thierry Frémont (small)
    Thierry Frémont
    Spinozi
  • John Robinson (small)
    John Robinson
    Matthew