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The Dark Red

Released Mar 6, 2020

1h 41m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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78%

9 Reviews

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After claiming that her newborn was stolen by a cult, a young woman is committed to a psychiatric hospital.

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Craig B

This was a pretty good watch actually. Intriguing horror / thriller with a story which ticks along nicely, and it's well-acted. Some confronting and gory scenes, if you are into violent and gory revenge films, you should enjoy this.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/24/23

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Mike J

Sonic I love you too baby I

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/22

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Audience Member

As a whole, the horror genre is so devoid of recent, worthwhile entries that when a different type of offering is presented it tends to get unworthy elevated praise. The concept here is interesting, but it lacks the depth of development to be truly engaging and memorable. The psychological component is neither compelling or convincing, as if the filmmaker did not know how to transition the ideas from the page to the screen. At the end, the movie just seems incomplete.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

No way! First off, I’m 99% sure this is a lifetime movie. I watch a movie every day and this is the worst I’ve seen in at least a year. Twist? Give me a break. Finale? A joke. New on Amazon for Halloween. Don’t do it people!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/20

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Audience Member

Though there are some horrific situations, The Dark Red is more of a psychological drama than a Psychological thriller or horror. That said, it is a very intriguing film. I love how the story was framed in its narrative, and how the filmmakers withheld the right balance of information that makes the viewer question whether we are seeing mental illness at play or if what is being presented is factual. It is very well acted and well directed.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/20

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Audience Member

This was an interesting film and had a pretty engaging plot. Glad I chose to watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Dan Bush

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April Billingsley

Sybil Warren

Kelsey Scott

Dr. Deluce

Conal Byrne

David Hollyfield

Rhoda Griffis

Rose Holyfield

John Curran

William Holyfield

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Dennis Harvey

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Intrigues with an offbeat premise that it ultimately doesn't develop to fully satisfying results.

Mar 6, 2020

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

The Dark Red isn't afraid to get a little bloody, and it's all the more entertaining for it.

Nov 9, 2019

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

Tense psychological thriller has violent horror elements.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 14, 2020

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

An inventive horror story that needs some of the informational spaces filled in, and also needs some star power in its cast. Still moviemaker Dan Bush continues to show real skill in the world of making movies.

Rated: 5/10

Mar 7, 2020

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Director-cowriter Dan Bush is an assured filmmaker who carefully builds the story using darkly dramatic flashbacks before flipping everything on its head.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 5, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

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Twisty psychological thriller.

Rated: B-

Mar 4, 2020

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Synopsis

After claiming that her newborn was stolen by a cult, a young woman is committed to a psychiatric hospital.

Director: Dan Bush
Producer: Conal Byrne, Clay Floren
Screenwriter: Dan Bush, Conal Byrne
Production Co: Psychopia Pictures
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 6, 2020
Runtime: 1h 41m

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