Dark Sky Films Proudly Announces Gia Elliott’s Female Powerhouse Thriller, ‘Take Back The Night,’ Coming March 4, 2022

Fueled by formidable female talent both in front of and behind the camera, Gia Elliott’s terrifying suspense thriller Take Back The Night comes to select theaters and digital platforms on March 4th, 2022.

Film synopsis:

Finding herself the victim of a violent monster attack, Jane launches a vigilante campaign to hunt the beast that tried to kill her. Jane’s efforts intensify, but her troubling history of drug use and mental illness bubbles to the surface causing her family, community, and authorities to question the authenticity of her account. Suddenly alone in her fight, Jane starts to doubt her own memory of the attack…to doubt if Monster exists at all.

From the press release:

Winner of Multiple Awards:
Audience Award for Best Dramatic Feature Film – Another Hole in the Head
Best Feature Film – Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
New Nightmare Prize for Best First Feature, Gia Elliot – Popcorn Frights
Best Director, Gia Elliot – Nightmares Film Festival
Best Director, Gia Elliot – GenreBlast
George A Romero Fellowship for Directing, Gia Elliot – Salem Horror Festival
Best Cinematography, Gia Elliot – Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
Best Lead Actress in Feature Film, Emma Fitzpatrick – Horrible Imaginings Film Festival
Best Trailer Editing, Gia Elliot – GenreBlast

Critics have been unanimous in their praise.

Sean Parker of Horror Obsessive said, “Take Back The Night had me glued to my seat. I couldn’t put it out of my mind even after I began to watch another movie.”

Eric Li of Scariest Things hailed the film’s “standout acting performances and emotional resonance,” and said, “Keep an eye on Gia Elliot, as this first feature bodes well for future work as a new director.”

Dread Central’s Chloé Gold said, “Take Back The Night puts a spotlight on the demoralizing and optimism-killing process of seeking justice and coping with trauma after being assaulted – with an even more horrifying twist.”

Take Back The Night
Directed by: Gia Elliot
Written by: Emma Fitzpatrick and Gia Elliot
Country of Origin: USA
Language: English
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Distributor: Dark Sky Films
Produced by: Emma Fitzpatrick, Kwanza Gooden, David Elliot and Gia Elliot
Run Time: 90 minutes
Cast:
Emma Fitzpatrick (The Collection 2012 – our review)
Angela Gulner (Glow)
Jennifer Lafleur (The Midnight Swim)
Sibongile Mlambo (Teen Wolf, Lovecraft Country)