Dark Skies (2013) movie poster

Dark Skies (2013)

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ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 46% (RT: 42%, MC: 50) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 37m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.3/10 (1,908 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
Metacritic
50
Cast
Keri Russell as Lacy Barrett
Josh Hamilton as Daniel
Dakota Goyo as Jesse
J.K. Simmons as Edwin Pollard
Trevor St. John as Alex Holcombe
Annie Thurman as Shelly
Myndy Crist as Karen
Josh Wingate as Gun Salesperson
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,908 votes. Critics scored it lower at 46%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
From the producers of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Dark Skies, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The iconic poster for Dark Skies was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

Dark Skies is a 2013 science fiction, thriller, horror film directed by Scott Stewart. From the producers of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels.

When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family. The film has been rated by 1,908 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a science fiction film, Dark Skies delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dark Skies (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

r/movies
⬆ 21,748💬 733 comments
They cast the movie Sharknado with a fake name, β€œDark Skies,” to get people to sign on. When they learned the real name, the actors all tried to quit
Top comment: "Was it still about sharks in a tornado, because they were okay with *that*. "
r/horror
⬆ 436💬 120 comments
Dark Skies (2013) is still, to this day, the only movie about aliens that gives me the chills.
I'm not sure why this movie got such a low percentage on Rotten Tomatoes when it's genuinely pretty creepy. It's been a few years since the last time... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "I also thought it was great. Another one that was similar for me was The Fourth Kind."
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