Deep in the Darkness

Deep in the Darkness is the name of a 2004 novel by American writer Michael Laimo and a film adaptation by the same name. The novel was nominated for a 2004 Bram Stoker Award for Novel.[1] While writing the book Laimo was influenced by the 1973 made-for-television film Don't Be Afraid of the Dark.[2] Laimo wrote a sequel to Deep in the Darkness entitled Return to Darkness, which he released in 2011.

Plot summary

Hoping to gain some much needed peace and quiet for his family, Dr. Michael Cayle decides to accept an offer to practice private medicine in Ashborough, New Hampshire. He knows that the move from Manhattan to Ashborough will come as a big culture shock to his wife and daughter, but Michael is sure they will adapt and embrace their new surroundings. However he is unaware that the local legends are hiding a very real secret that will put himself and his family at risk for their lives.

Film adaptation

Chiller officially announced plans to film an adaptation of Deep in the Darkness in mid 2013 and also announced that the movie would have a limited theatrical release before it went to VOD.[3] The film starred Sean Patrick Thomas as Dr. Michael Cayle and Dean Stockwell as Phil Deighton,[4] and featured a score by Matthew Llewellyn.[5] The film officially released on April 29, 2014. Shock Till You Drop gave the movie a score of five out of ten, stating that while it had some effective jump scares and a good cast, they felt that the film was mostly unmemorable.[6] The New York Times panned the film, expressing disappointment that the film did not live up to its full potential.[7] Shout Factory released the film on April 21, 2015 on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Bram Stoker Awards Nominations". Locus magazine. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  2. ↑ Shirley, Eric. "Writer Michael Laimo Discusses Chiller's Adaptation of His Dead Souls Novel". Cinelinx. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  3. ↑ Yamato, Jen. "Chiller Adds 'Deep In The Darkness,' Drew Barrymore's 'Animal' To Original Film Slate". Deadline. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  4. ↑ "Chiller Goes 'Deep in the Darkness' (Trailer)". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Dive 'Deep In The Darkness' With Composer Matthew Llewellyn's Score". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  6. ↑ Doro, Paul. "Review: Deep in the Darkness is Another Dull Chiller Effort". STYD. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  7. ↑ Genzlinger, Neil. "They Want Your Blood". NYT. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
  8. ↑ Gingold, Michael. "Final details for Scream Factory's "DEEP IN THE DARKNESS" Blu-ray/DVD, from Laimo novel". Fangoria. Retrieved 29 May 2014.
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