Darkness Falls (2020)

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After his wife's suicide, Detective Jeff Anderson becomes convinced that she has been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, he finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers and sets out to stop them.

Intro
"Darkness Falls" (2020), directed by Julien Seri, is an interesting thriller movie focusing on Investigator Jeff Anderson: a man-daunted by his partner's suicide and the suspect situations surrounding it. The story in this cooling thriller primarily highlights the fragile lines in between law, justice, and devastating loss.

Principle and Plot
The film starts with a strange suicide case of a lady, Sue, who is the better half of protagonist Jeff Anderson, a devoted investigator. Anderson refuses to believe that his wife might commit suicide. He ends up being consumed with investigating the incident after finding a number of similar cases in their town.

His spouse's death and his subsequent obsession with the examination lead him down an unforeseen path, blurring his peace of mind and pressing the limits between best and incorrect. As he looks into the case more deeply, he uncovers an alarming pattern of comparable cases in the past-- a pattern that persuades him that a serial killer is at work.

Main Characters
Shawn Ashmore masterly depicts Jeff Anderson's character with fantastic depth and emotion. Jeff is a tortured soul, haunted by his regret and sorrow for his wife and not able to accept the verdict of her death. His determination in seeking responses leads him into a dangerous fight with the supposed serial killer, the vicious limping male.

Dispute and Resolution
The plot of "Darkness Falls" magnifies when Jeff breaks the codes of law by pursuing a vigilante justice course. On this journey, he goes rogue and puts his own life and career at risk, losing his task while doing so and alienating himself from coworkers and buddies.

The climax of the movie is reached when Jeff confronts the suspected killer, culminating in a lethal face-off. His relentless pursuit of justice, while laden with unsafe threat, finally pays off when he discovers the truth-- a discovery that brings him some sense of closure and vindication.

Conclusion
With a suspenseful story and compelling performances, "Darkness Falls" (2020) is an appealing thriller that checks out the mind of a grief-stricken detective. Its narrative offers a realistic representation of an individual's journey through grief, obsession, guilt, and the yearning for justice.

Regardless of its grim tone, "Darkness Falls" provides audiences with a thoughtful examination of the human capacity for obsession, perseverance, and the decision to unveil the truth. The film's ending provides a hint of closure and redemption for the movie's bereft lead character Jeff.

Most importantly, "Darkness Falls" mesmerizes the audience with its troubling narrative, generating an intense emotional reaction. It reminds the viewer of the fragility of the human psyche when pushed to the edge by disaster and loss. This film is a dark, suspenseful ride that leaves viewers on the edge of their seat, questioning the limits of law, justice, and individual revenge.

Top Cast

  • Shawn Ashmore (small)
    Shawn Ashmore
    Jeff Anderson
  • Lin Shaye (small)
    Lin Shaye
    Angela Anderson
  • Gary Cole (small)
    Gary Cole
    Mark Witver
  • Vahina Giocante (small)
    Vahina Giocante
    Elizabeth Anderson
  • Sonya Walger (small)
    Sonya Walger
    Jane Wilson
  • Stefania Spampinato (small)
    Stefania Spampinato
    Amanda Tyler
  • Daniella Alonso (small)
    Daniella Alonso
    Kelly Alderman
  • Richard Harmon (small)
    Richard Harmon
    Adam Witver
  • Marlon Young (small)
    Marlon Young
    (uncredited)
  • Aliza Pearl (small)
    Aliza Pearl
    Officer Pearl
  • Tanner Thomason (small)
    Tanner Thomason
    Paramedic