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Alone in the Dark

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When the investigations of supernatural detective Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) led him to uncover a long-lost tribe called the Abskani, he finds out that they worshipped demons. These evil creatures are now attempting to resurface in the world, and Edward can stop them only with the help of Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), an archeologist who also happens to be his old flame. With sinister forces attempting to take over Edward's mind, can he and Aline stop them before it's too late?

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Critics Consensus

Inept on almost every level, Alone in the Dark may not work as a thriller, but it's good for some head-slapping, incredulous laughter.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media Apr 10, 2019
1/5
Stupid horror movie based on an Atari game. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club Apr 10, 2019
Beware the film that confuses before it even begins. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Jan 5, 2007
Christian Slater and Stephen Dorff, the reigning princes of Hollywood schlock, join forces in this brain-dead adaptation of a popular video game. Go to Full Review Sharai Bohannon A Nightmare On Fierce Street Podcast Jun 1, 2025
0.5/5
'Alone in the Dark' is one of the few movies that has no redeeming qualities. That is sadly the most impressive thing about it. Go to Full Review David Keyes Cinemaphile.org Sep 12, 2017
0/4
How do you savage something this pathetic, this completely unbothered by the basic concept of passable composition? Go to Full Review Dorothy Woodend The Tyee (British Columbia) Aug 24, 2017
Who needs plot when you have plenty of bullets and heavy metal. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Richard L @KaneLives Aug 30, 2026 Though the base concept certainly posseses some promise, the terrible script squanders every iota of it by giving focus to neither the lore or characters, nor even any semblance of a plot, instead loosely stringing together terribly shot and horrendously lit action scenes without any impact or originality. I'd hoped it'd at least be fun in a campy sort of way, but it takes itself much too seriously to even do that right. See more PJ V @RT21059276 Jul 11, 2026 Great horror movie and love the storyline!! Could have better in some ways but tough to do when this is off a video game anyway. See more Dean K @RT11077858 Jun 10, 2026 BOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GET OFF THE STAGE, YOU WEIRDO! See more Martin P @endymetal May 24, 2026 one of the most inept movies of all time See more Rey L. @Micfur Apr 27, 2026 Saw this movie on a whim and must say that I didn't expect much. this movie more than held my attention. Granted it was mostly for the over-the-top antics and action, but it held my attention. Worth a watch if you have nothing else on the agenda See more Selena W @RT09811455 Nov 13, 2025 Well, whe your end credits song is the best part of the movie, you did something seriously wrong. But assume i wasn't the only one who watched it back then because of that song. See more Read all reviews
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Uwe Boll

Director

Christian Slater

Edward Carnby

Tara Reid

Aline Cedrac

Stephen Dorff

Commander Burke

Frank C. Turner

Fischer

Matthew Walker

Professor Hudgens

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Synopsis When the investigations of supernatural detective Edward Carnby (Christian Slater) led him to uncover a long-lost tribe called the Abskani, he finds out that they worshipped demons. These evil creatures are now attempting to resurface in the world, and Edward can stop them only with the help of Aline Cedrac (Tara Reid), an archeologist who also happens to be his old flame. With sinister forces attempting to take over Edward's mind, can he and Aline stop them before it's too late?
Director
Uwe Boll
Producer
Shawn Williamson, Uwe Boll
Screenwriter
Elan Mastai, Michael Roesch, Peter Scheerer
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Brightlight Pictures Inc.
Rating
R (Violence|Language)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 28, 2005, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$5.1M
Runtime
1h 38m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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