Of Darkness

Of Darkness

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Directed by:	Gary Irwin
Written by:	Matthew Casale
Starring:	Dallas Scott, Brendon Boyes, Adam Montgomery, Dominic Fera, Eric Austin, Frank Nardi
Country:	U S A
Created:	2006
Runtime:	21 min.
Member:	ofdarkness

Average rating: 3 by 2 users

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Synopsis

Siblings Brian & Jeff Chaisson stumble upon a collection of unique though disturbing artifacts buried in an old navy footlocker belonging to their recently deceased grandfather. Strangest among these is an unusual and disturbing book, with origins dating back centuries. Later that same evening, while entertaining friends during an impromptu pizza and movie night, Jeff unveils the recent discovery in an effort to impress the group. Seizing the opportunity, the gang uses the book as a scare tactic against their favorite target and youngest member, Charlie. Charlie, meanwhile, sees the moment as a chance ‘right of passage’ and an opportunity to gain the group’s respect. Against the foreboding taunts of the other boys, he opens the book and unwittingly unleashes an evil force. The youngsters soon find themselves in a fight against an unseen enemy; one that attacks quickly and without warning. An unseen force has chosen to target the boys one by one…a presence with a centuries old history of violence and evil…a power that has chosen the form ‘of Darkness’.

Forms: Short
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller, Supernatural

Screenings & Events

Terror Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Nominated: Best Horror Short, Best Director, Best Editing, Best Screenplay
Philadelphia, PA, U S A
October 2006

Rhode Island Horror Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Nominated: Best Short Film
Providence, RI, U S A
October 2006

Eerie Horror Film Fesitval
Film Festival
Awards: Nominated: Best Horror Short, Nominated: Best Director
Erie, PA, U S A
October 2006

UberCon Film Festival
Film Festival
Secaucus, NJ, U S A
October 2006

Nevermore Film Festival
Film Festival
Dorham, NC, U S A
February 2007

Dam Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Boulder City, NV, U S A
February 2007

A Night Of Horror Short Film Festival
Film Festival
Sydney, Australia
March 2007

SF Indie: Another Hole in The Head
Film Festival
Awards: Nominated: Best Short Film
San Fransisco, U S A
June 2007

Dark Carnival Film Festival
Film Festival
Awards: Best Short Film
Bloomington, IN, U S A
August 2007

Sacramento Horror Film Festival
Film Festival
Sacramento, CA, U S A
October 2007

H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival
Film Festival
Portland, OR, U S A
October 2007

Spooky Movie Film Festival
Film Festival
Fairfax, VA, U S A
October 2007

International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival
Film Festival
Tempe,AZ, U S A
October 2007

It Came From Lake Michigan Film Festival
Film Festival
West Allis, WI, U S A
October 2007

Cast & Crew

Production

Don Argott (Executive Producer), Gary Irwin (Director), Paul Irwin (Producer), Sheena M. Joyce (Executive Producer)

Writing

Matthew Casale (Writer)

Performance

Adam Montgomery (Lead Actor), Brendon Boyes (Lead Actor), Dallas Scott (Lead Actor), Dominic Fera (Lead Actor), Eric Austin (Lead Actor), Frank Nardi (Lead Actor)

Camera

Daniel Watchulonis (Cinematographer/DP), Gary Irwin (Additional Photography)

Art Department

Heather Gillespie (Production Designer)

Specialized

Gary Irwin (Special Effects)

Post Production

Gary Irwin (Picture Editor)

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Of Darkness Trailer

A group of teenagers use a mysterious book to frighten the youngest of the troop and accidentally unleash a malevolent entity that is DARKNESS.

Ratings

FilmGuru

3 Stars

The key to the film is in the direction. With almost no special effects, director Irwin uses lighting to his full advantage. The darkness is only darkness, but the implied horror is more intense than anything that special effects could create.

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