DarkGame

2024

Action / Horror / Thriller

17
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 34% · 2 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 34% · 50 ratings
IMDb Rating 4.6/10 10 3062 3.1K

cynical dark web

Plot summary

A determined detective is in a race against time to stop a twisted game show on the dark web, where captives are forced to compete for their lives.

Director

Howard J. Ford Photo
Howard J. Ford

Top cast

Polina Pushkareva Photo
Polina Pushkareva as Amy
Ed Westwick Photo
Ed Westwick as Ben
Glenn Salvage Photo
Glenn Salvage as Ben Anderson
Rose Reynolds Photo
Rose Reynolds as Lisa Jacobs
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929.42 MB
1280*536
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 41 min
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927.78 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 40 min
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1.86 GB
1920*804
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 41 min
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1.86 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 40 min
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1920*800
English 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 40 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Sleepin_Dragon 6 / 10

It's actually not bad.

People are being snatched off the streets and forced to play in cruel, deadly games, a cop makes it his main aim to crack the case.I can't think of many films where the spread of votes is so even, right across the spectrum, with people loving and hating it. I think it has quite a lot going for it, but there's just one thing I can't get past: why did it have to be 'American?' The accents are too phony, and some of the location work looks all too familiar.That's not the only failing; the script will have you wanting to drink a glass of that blue stuff. In some scenes, you'll beg for it. On the plus side, the presenter is great, and of course, you have the sizzling presence of Ed Westwick, if only he hadn't put on an American accent.Andrew P. Stephen is perhaps the standout. The presenter is heaps of fun; Stephen clearly enjoyed himself, he's exuberant and energetic, and he does a great job.Overall, it's flawed, but there's enough here to keep your attention.6/10.
Reviewed by kosmasp 6 / 10

He wants to play a game ...

Actually more than one game! So no pun intended! Yes if that sounds familiar ... you may have ... Saw in mind! You saw it coming anyway (the pun that is). You may be tired of all the movies trying to copy Saw - and I don't think this is able to reach the heights of it ... maybe not even some of its sequels power.That said, the movie is more than fine .... especially the main bad guy. He is having so much fun with his role ... and it shows! Even if he covers his face - I assume there may be another movie in the works - or at least planned ... maybe prequel, maybe something or rather someone else than him taking over ... maybe him - depends on the end of the movie, doesn't it? That was rhetorical obviously.Interesting horror with some horrifying effects ... not for the faint hearted for sure ... be wary if you are sensitive ... just saying.
Reviewed by Fox_ed 6 / 10

Meh...It Was Ok

Netflix practically begged me to watch this movie. It was relentless, like an overeager friend who won't stop texting you about their latest obsession. So, with expectations lower than a slug doing the limbo, I gave in.Now, was the plot groundbreaking? Absolutely not. But then, BOOM, Ed Westwick appeared, smouldering like a human campfire and doing his best "I'm totally American" act. Did my rating get a little Westwick bump? I mean... who's to say? (Spoiler: It did.)What I did like was the ensemble vibe. More characters, more dialogue. On the downside, the lighting crew must've called in sick, because in some scenes, I was squinting harder than someone reading the fine print on a New Year New Me 2025 gym membership. Game of Thrones Season 8 flashbacks, anyone?Now, let's talk about the dark web subplot. Creepy as hell. My overactive brain instantly filed it under "probably happening IRL," like a mix of Taken and Hostel. And honestly? The film was disturbing without being a gore fest, which I appreciated. Sometimes implying horror is way more effective than splattering it everywhere. Let me do a little mental scarring on my own, thanks.My golden rule: If a movie doesn't hook me in 15 minutes, I'm out. But this one passed the test. Why? The lack of slow, soul-draining silent scenes helped. So did the abundance of characters. Oh, and Ed Westwick. Did I mention Ed Westwick? Swoon.
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