Darkness Visible is an unsettling and unfamiliar new addition to the supernatural horror/thriller genre. Taking place in India, the film feels decidedly different from western films as it draws its scares/nightmares from a culture that the average American may know very little about. Aware of this unfamiliarity, the film features a protagonist, Ronnie, who also knows very little about the culture and customs of the land he's been forced to suddenly travel to after his mother's mysterious disappearance. After arriving in India, the film turns into more of a crime thriller with Ronnie as the investigator in a string of serial murders. From there, the main antagonist is introduced, an evil witch named Rakhee, who seems to have it out for Ronnie and those around him. I won't give away any more than that, but just know that the Indian witchcraft featured in the film is intriguing and makes for some pretty convincing scares. Beyond the story, I found that the film's score and excellent cinematography captured my attention and made me feel very immersed. A good soundtrack and good visuals go a long way with any film but can really make or break it when it comes to horror movies, thankfully Darkness Visible delivered on these elements and were able to draw me in. I had a great time watching this film and would recommend it to anyone that would like a fresh horror/thriller.
Review of Darkness Visible
