In Search of Darkness: Part III

In Search of Darkness: Part III

The final journey into '80s horror.

Directed by David A. Weiner

Produced by CreatorVC

2022342 min7.5 / 10

A celebratory documentary retrospective of obscure 1980s straight-to-video horror films, balancing nostalgic affection with appreciation for their experimental and transgressive qualities.

The conclusion to the ‘In Search of Darkness’ '80s trilogy. In this epic final chapter, our focus turns to the straight-to-video horror classics that populated the bottom shelves at the video rental store. Imaginative, gory, experimental—but always entertaining—these hidden gems are ripe for rediscovery.

Questions people ask

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part III violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part III scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

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

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

  • Is In Search of Darkness: Part III easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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