Super Dark Times

Super Dark Times

Directed by Kevin Phillips

Produced by Lila 9th Productions, Neighborhood Watch

2017103 min6.5 / 10

A dark coming-of-age thriller about teenage friendship fractured by guilt and paranoia following an accidental killing, exploring how secrets corrode trust and warp perception.

Teenagers Zach and Josh have been best friends their whole lives, but when a gruesome accident leads to a cover-up, the secret drives a wedge between them and propels them down a rabbit hole of escalating paranoia and violence.

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  • Is Super Dark Times scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does Super Dark Times end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Super Dark Times sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Super Dark Times easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Super Dark Times violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

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53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise46

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Super Dark Times

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Super Dark Times

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Super Dark Times, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Super Dark Times, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Super Dark Times, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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