The Darkness (2016 Mexican film)

The Darkness (Spanish: Las tinieblas) is a 2016 Mexican-French[1] horror thriller film[2] directed by Daniel Castro Zimbrón and written by Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos.[3] Starring Brontis Jodorowsky.[4] The film was named on the shortlist for Mexican's entry for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film at the 91st Academy Awards,[5] but it was not selected.[6]

The Darkness
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDaniel Castro Zimbrón
Written byDaniel Castro Zimbrón
Denis Languérand
David Pablos
Produced byDaniel Castro Zimbrón
StarringBrontis Jodorowsky
CinematographyDiego García
Edited byDaniel Castro Zimbrón
Natalia López
Yulene Olaizola
Music byCarlo Ayhllon
Production
companies
Varios Lobos
Zoología Fantástica
Les films de l'etranger
Distributed byMemento Films
Release dates
September 7, 2016 (L'Étrange Festival)
October 28, 2016 (MIFF)
October 13, 2017 (Mexico)
Running time
93 minutes
CountriesMexico
France
LanguageSpanish

Synopsis

In an isolated cabin inside a toxic forest where a mysterious beast prowls the surroundings, a father and his children search for a way to survive inside their cabin.[7][8]

Cast

The actors participating in this film are:[9][10]

  • Brontis Jodorowsky as Gustavo
  • Fernando Álvarez Rebeil as Marcos
  • Aliocha Sotnikoff as Argel
  • Camila Robertson Glennie as Luciana
  • Meraqui Pradis as Kid
  • Alejandro Villeli as Old man

Release

It had its world premiere on September 7, 2016 at the L'Étrange Festival.[11] Then it premiered on October 28, 2016 at the 14th Morelia International Film Festival.[12] It had its commercial premiere on October 13, 2017 in Mexican theaters.[13]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[14]

Accolades
Year Award / Festival Category Recipient Result Ref.
2016 Morelia International Film Festival Best Feature Film - Audience award Daniel Castro Zimbrón Won [15]
2017 Feratum Film Festival Best Mexican Film Won [16]
Best Script Daniel Castro Zimbrón, Denis Languérand & David Pablos Won
Best Actress Camila Robertson Glennie Won
Best Music Carlo Ayhllon Won
Best Art Direction Alisarine Ducolomb Won
Canacine Awards Best Director Daniel Castro Zimbrón Nominated [17][18]
Ariel Awards Breakthrough Male Performance Aliocha Sotnikoff Ramos Nominated [19]
Breakthrough Female Performance Camila Robertson Glennie Nominated
Best Original Score Carlo Ayhllón Nominated
Best Art Direction Alisarine Ducolomb Nominated
Best Visual Effects Gustavo Bellón, Benoit Manequinn, Andrés Palma & David Camiro Nominated

References
  1. "LatAm cinema » Daniel Castro Zimbrón, director de "Las tinieblas"". Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  2. "Terror y suspenso en "Las Tinieblas" | Querétaro". www.eluniversalqueretaro.mx. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  3. "Las tinieblas". Cineuropa - lo mejor del cine europeo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  4. Lerer (2016-10-30). "Festival de Morelia: "Las tinieblas", de Daniel Castro Zimbrón". Micropsia. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  5. "Oscar y Goya - Películas inscritas 2019". AMACC (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  6. Hecht, John (2018-09-14). "Oscars: Mexico Selects 'Roma' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  7. Sienra, Regina (2017-10-12). ""Las tinieblas": Sobrevivir en la oscuridad • Gatopardo". Gatopardo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  8. "Se estrena Las Tinieblas, película de Daniel Castro Zimbrón | La Crónica de Hoy - Jalisco". www.cronicajalisco.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  9. "Reparto de Las tinieblas (película 2016). Dirigida por Daniel Castro Zimbrón". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  10. "Reparto Completo de Las tinieblas (Cine.com)". cine.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  11. "L´ÉTRANGE FESTIVAL XXII – Wer da Justine den klan Finga reicht …". Le Füm-Blog (in German). 2016-10-02. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  12. Enfilme.com. "Daniel Castro Zimbrón, director de "Las tinieblas" #FICMbyEnFilme: 'Nos han dicho que hay que temerle a los otros'". enfilme.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  13. "Las tinieblas: El fin del mundo empieza en tu casa". Cine PREMIERE (in Spanish). 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  14. "The Darkness - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  15. Enfilme.com. "Ganadores del 14º Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia #FICM2016". enfilme.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  16. "Conoce a los ganadores del Feratum Film Festival". sdpnoticias. 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  17. "Lista de Nominados". Canacine (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  18. Toma, Revista (2017-12-09). "Ganadores de los Premios Canacine 2017". Revista Toma (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  19. Gatopardo, Redacción (2017-05-03). "¡Conoce a los nominados a los Premios Ariel 2017! • Gatopardo". Gatopardo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-05-25.
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