In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

The Journey Into '80s Horror Continues

Directed by David A. Weiner

Produced by CreatorVC

2020263 min7.7 / 10

A celebratory, comprehensive documentary retrospective that mines '80s horror cinema for both its thrills and its cultural significance, driven by nostalgia and fan enthusiasm.

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.

Questions people ask

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part II easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part II scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part II sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does In Search of Darkness: Part II end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part II violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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