Dark August
Directed by Martin Goldman
Sal, an out-of-towner relocated to a small rural community, finds himself at the mercy of dark forces after inadvertently killing a young girl in a car accident. Pursued at every turn by the girl's grandfather and a menacing, shrouded figure, Sal soon becomes convinced that the old man has placed a hex on him and seeks out the assistance of a local psychic medium. Filmed entirely on location in Vermont, which cinematographer Richard E. Brooks captures in all its rustic, autumnal beauty, Dark August - originally entitled The Hant - is a quiet, insidious horror picture perfect for those who like their chills to creep up on them.
Sal, an out-of-towner relocated to a small rural community, finds himself at the mercy of dark forces after inadvertently killing a young girl in a car accident.
Cast: Kim Hunter, J.J. Barry, Carolyne Barry
Member Reviews
I liked it I just think most of it dragged and it's kind of a drama about a man dealing with grief and guilt. Last part was good then the ending got very strange but I understand what it meant. Should have been more horror but they tried to make it more of an eerie undertone which is ok.
I liked it even though it doesn't get good until the last part for first hour feels like I'm watching a drama about a man dealing with grief and guilt. Tries to bring in a dark demonic element that guides it into last part of the movie which was awesome. Ending was not only strange but not something I wanted to see very sad . Spoilers, did the evil presence get inside the dog and he had to kill it as a final test? thats what I think. Overall its a good movie but dragged in certain areas.
Revenge comes to brood— / in a voodoo curse, perhaps— / in violent guilt.
Loved the vibe but the ending was like “wait, what?”
Extra skull for the classic Ford Bronco!