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The Dark Hours

The Dark Hours

20055.61h 20m

Overview

Dr. Samantha Goodman is a beautiful, young psychiatrist. Burnt out, she drives to the family’s winter cottage to spend time with her husband and sister. A relaxing weekend is jarringly interrupted when a terrifying and unexpected guest arrives. What follows is an extraordinary night of terror and evil mind games where escape is not an option.

Directed by Paul Fox
Written by Wil Zmak
Produced by Brent Barclay
Box OfficeBudget: $500K0

Top Cast

Kate Greenhouse

Kate Greenhouse

Samantha Goodman

Aidan Devine

Aidan Devine

Harlan Pyne

Gordon Currie

Gordon Currie

David Goodman

Iris Graham

Iris Graham

Melody

Dov Tiefenbach

Dov Tiefenbach

Adrian

D

David Calderisi

Dr. Lew Lanigan

Jeff Seymour

Jeff Seymour

Radiologist

Trevor Hayes

Trevor Hayes

Doctor

Bruce McFee

Bruce McFee

Donald Wegman

Themes & Keywords

canadawinterhostagepsychopatholympic gamessurrealismbasementsnowcabinpsychiatristgamemental patientaxe murder

About The Dark Hours

The Dark Hours is a horror, science fiction, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of canada, winter, hostage, psychopath, olympic games, surrealism. Directed by Paul Fox, it stars Kate Greenhouse, Aidan Devine, Gordon Currie. Dr. Samantha Goodman is a beautiful, young psychiatrist. Burnt out, she drives to the family’s winter cottage to spend time with her husband and sister. A relaxing weekend is jarringly interrupted when a terrifying and unexpected guest arrives. What follows is an extraordinary night of terror and evil mind games where escape is not an option.

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