
Darkness Wakes
2017

2018
RDirector
Scott Chambers
Runtime
82 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Based on true events. Aesha goes to an isolated b&b in Kent after her mom books her in so she can get some head space for her studies. In the night Aesha is visited by a nun at the door who will progressively begin to show her true colours as the night unfolds - As the nun continues to bother Aesha at the door, Aesha begins to question her surroundings in this isolated suspense horror.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any indication of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisnormative identities. The narrative focus remains strictly on the interaction between a single protagonist and a religious antagonist.
Gender Representation
Aesha serves as a female protagonist navigating a high-stress, isolated environment. Her role in a survival-horror context suggests a level of agency that avoids traditional passive tropes.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The protagonist's name, Aesha, may suggest diverse ethnic origins, though specific casting details are unconfirmed. The setting and archetypes largely follow Western horror conventions.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story utilizes religious iconography, specifically a nun, through a horror lens. It is unclear if the film offers a systemic critique of religion or uses it as a standard trope.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions being used as central narrative elements or character traits.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
The film operates within the traditional boundaries of suspense-driven horror, prioritizing isolation and individual survival. The narrative architecture is narrow, focusing on a psychological confrontation between a student and a religious figure. Because the story centers on a singular protagonist and a specific antagonist, there is little room for complex intersectional dynamics. The lack of diverse identities or social deconstruction keeps the scope localized to genre tropes. Ultimately, the film relies on established Western horror conventions rather than intentional subversion of cultural or social hierarchies.

2017

2013

2015

2020

2008

2016

2018

2024

2011

2017

2020

2018
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.