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There was a time when I would have pushed a movie like Dark Night Of The Soul away. I didn’t know what I was walking into and feared it wouldn’t make sense. However, I was completely shocked to find that I enjoyed this movie. It is definitely a movie for people who can sit through a cliffhanger.
Synopsis
Alex (Kristanna Loken, BloodRayne, 2005), a well known scientist, is tested after a tragic car accident. With no help in sight, and a world that not many humans exist in anymore after a pandemic. Alex holds the cure to the virus, without her the rest of the world will fall apart. As Alex fades into the brink of death, she is haunted by people that have played a role in her life. From her adventerous sister, to a father (Martin Kove, The Karate Kid 1984) who was never proud of anyone. Trapped, Alex begins her descent into death. Will she be rescued in time?
I’m not going to lie. I cringed a few times while watching Alex struggle to break free of the twisted metal. Though the movie is based on being original, but also simple in its plot. There is not a lot of confusion here, the movie is straightforward. There is no hidden agenda compared to other movies with this type of story. In my humble opinion, I can’t stand movies like that. I am a simple dude who loves little to no plot. I don’t want to have to watch a movie two or three times to understand the messy story.
The reality of this story stuck with me. What happens when you are hurt with no help? Do you give up, or fight? That is the main point of Dark Night Of The Soul. It’s raw and gritty and also interesting at the same time. There is something everyone will attach to in this movie. Whether it is the tasteful gore from accident scenes or a great story included, we can all find enjoyment.
Dark Night Of The Soul doesn’t pull any punches, it grabs you right in. It is 90 minutes of controlled chaos. You learn the story of the main character through segments of what she went through in life. You feel for her, knowing all she ever wanted was someone to be proud of her. I found myself cheering each time she got a little further to rescue herself. A bond is formed throughout the movie. I also know the pain of no one being proud of me, I just roll on my way. However, it still haunts me, just like Alex. I fear cars for the very reason this movie focuses on. I would have given up right away, I have a strong sense of survival, but I would not have been able to fight as hard as Alex.
The simple story did it for me. It’s easy to become paranoid when horror focuses on real life. Knowing these types of accidents are extremely common in bad weather. What would I do in this situation? I have absolutely no clue, but I could not imagine putting up as much of a fight.
Dark Night Of The Soul isn’t exactly horror, nor does it claim to be. It’s just a very interesting thriller.
