The Dark

2005 • Horror, Mystery, Thriller • R

In an attempt to pull her family together, Adèlle travels with her young daughter Sarah to Wales to visit her father. The morning after they arrive, Sarah mysteriously vanishes in the ocean. Not long after, a little girl bearing a striking resemblance to their missing daughter reveals that she has retuned from the dead — and that Sarah has been taken to the Welsh underworld.

Runtime: 1h 27m

For those who enjoy a deep dive into psychological horror and atmospheric tension, picking up Simon Maginn's novel "Sheep" offers an experience that enriches the mind beyond what the movie adaptation 'The Dark' portrays. The book delves into the human psyche with a level of nuance and depth that only literary prose can deliver, inviting readers into a narrative that quietly unravels its mysteries with delicate precision. Reading "Sheep" allows you to discover the slow-burning dread of Maginn's storytelling, where every page captures the profound essence of fear rooted in both the supernatural and the psychological. The novel’s richly descriptive passages and intimate exploration of its characters' innermost thoughts and fears provide an engaging encounter that far surpasses the film’s visual interpretation. Through Maginn's masterful command of language, the haunting landscapes and emotions come alive in a way that watching the movie can never replicate, making it an essential read for any horror enthusiast.