“OK, so Dark Cloud may not be especially original, but I don’t think every film has to be: Filmmakers can take familiar ideas and express them in their own way, or use them to demonstrate an opinion. In this case, though, the writing was so simplistic that there was little apparent beyond that basic plot.” Horror Obsessive
” …descends into violence as per usual with these kinds of films, with AIDA even rehashing the old “humans are such fragile creatures” spiel we’ve heard before… It’s all disappointingly clichéd. The good thing about Dark Cloud outside of Alexys Gabrielle’s performance? It doesn’t stick around long enough for audiences to truly hate it.” 1.5/5 Nerdly
“The biggest issue with Dark Cloud is that it follows very set narrative points that will feel overly familiar. While these moments are often striking, there is still a sense that you feel like you know what is about to happen just before it does […] Dark Cloud is an engaging sci-fi that succeeds in its desire to probe human emotion and needs like companionship in an otherwise well-trodden narrative path.” Scared Sheepless
“Dark Cloud is a satisfyingly twisty and thoughtful film that does a good job of covering familiar ground while raising a few questions. While it could have been a bit faster-paced, especially near the beginning, it’s worth seeing if you’re in the mood for more serious fare.” 3 out of 5, Voices from the Balcony
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Trailer:
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Release:
Dark Cloud was shown at some film festivals in 2021.
The film was released online in Poland on May 15, 2022, and a German DVD release is scheduled for May 27, 2022.
Cast and characters:
Emily Atack … AIDA
Hugo Armstrong … Bruce Montgomery
Alexys Gabrielle … Chloe Temple
Brittany Benjamin … Victoria
Amanda Day … Marla Harrison
Toussaint Morrison … Theo
Jocelyn Sanchez … Theater Actress
Anna Stranz … Lucy Temple
Justen Jones … Tom Burstrom
Noah Gillett … Nurse
Megan Lentz … Stage Hand
Doug Patrick … Man in Coffee Shop
Pierse Stevens … Doctor Redmond
Jamey Cassell … Nurse
Technical details:
Aspect ratio: 2.25:1
1 hour 21 minutes
Production companies:
Black Mandala
CutJaw Film Company
Nocturnal Robot (post-production)
Sparrowhawk Pictures
Budget:
$1,250,000 (estimated)
Notes:
According to the film’s Facebook page, principal photography wrapped on August 25, 2018.
