In Search of Darkness

I love the 80s move s

The absolute anthology of horror movies. Brilliant inside into the making and production of histories most iconic horror movies…

"If one horror movie hits, everyone says, 'Let's go make a horror film'. It's the genre that never dies." - George A. Romero

I enjoyed this 4 hour documentary about horror in the 80's. Loved some of the talking heads a lot like John Carpenter, Doug Bradley, Keith David, Kane Hodder, Heather Langenkamp. Wish we had seen more of James Rolfe.

The format is simple, it goes from year to year, they will talk about a movie for 2-3 minutes and in between the years they talk about final girls, soundtracks etc. It's basic but I thought it was okay. Most of the movies they talked about I had seen, but I did see some posters around some of the movies they talked about that I hadn't seen yet. So they will go on my watchlist!

Anyway, if you enjoy horror and you have the time, or like me watch it over a few days. It's a fun watch.

In Search of Darkness isn’t just a documentary; it’s a love letter to the golden era of horror. Covering the 1980s in exhaustive depth, this film brings together a stellar collection of interviews from actors, directors, and producers who shaped the decade that defined horror as we know it.

What sets In Search of Darkness apart from your typical genre doc is its sheer dedication to covering almost every nook and cranny of the 80s horror landscape. From mainstream hits to deep cult classics, it dives into the era with nostalgic enthusiasm, and for a fan like me, that’s the real charm. It’s not just about the big names like A Nightmare on Elm Street or Friday the 13th, but also the hidden gems that fans have been whispering about for decades.

The documentary excels at capturing the cultural impact of 80s horror, exploring not just the films themselves but the social and technological shifts that influenced their creation. The interviews are insightful, and it’s great to see familiar faces like John Carpenter, Heather Langenkamp, and Doug Bradley giving their unique perspectives. There’s a genuine passion behind this project that makes it feel like you’re part of a geeky horror conversation that just happens to be beautifully filmed.

However, at over four hours long, it’s definitely for the die-hard fans. The runtime might be a challenge for casual viewers, but if you’re a true horror buff, the length is a treat, giving space to indulge in lesser-known titles and explore subgenres without feeling rushed.

For me, the most enjoyable aspect is how In Search of Darkness manages to spark that excitement for horror all over again. It’s a celebration of practical effects, outrageous characters, and the creativity that defined 80s horror. Plus, there are plenty of moments where you’ll be scribbling down movie titles you’ve either never seen or need to revisit.

This film will be popular with people who like documentaries such as Crystal Lake Memories or Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, and those who want a nostalgic deep dive into the horror genre.

Covers a lot of great 80's horror. It's 4+ hours but totally worth watching.

Well done 80's horror doc. This is all review for horror fans, but would be a good primer for new fans. Recommended.

I for sure thought this would be a trash fest after this other guy's comments about it slaying the Gipper. They might talk of the 80-88 admin for a total of 2 minutes. And that was mostly from Alex Winter. Most of the trash talking is about our life in general at the times they were happening. That mention of the misinformation by a "reviewer" out of the way...

A good trip down memory lane. Fun seeing some movies that I may have forgotten about being show again. Makes me want to break open the box of tapes and buy another VCR. It is quite lengthy though. I didn't know this going into it and though. But it had enough memories to justify it. Some of the commentators weren't good enough to be talking about horror movies, and half of them didn't look old enough to have watched them when released.

If you aren't a paranoid, red-hatter, that will get offended at someone in entertainment mentioning Reagan's name TWICE, and you actually enjoy the horror genre, you'll get something out of this. If you are that type of cheeto-fan boi, then you probably should just keep your channel set to the Faux News Channel. Quite strange I have to mention this for a documentary about 80s horror films, but the red-hatters seem to infiltrate everything. This is a movie about movies people. There was no political agenda in this movie about movies. At all, like seriously. FFS

If this **VERY** meh documentary spent more time discussing the actual movies instead of using every opportunity to wax poetic on the **FALSE** narrative about the so-called "oppressive regime" of the Ronald Regan Administration era it might have actually been "good", but... agenda. I mean seriously, WtF? And 4 hours of this crap. I had very high hopes for this studio's next documentary _**In Search of Tomorrow**_ but after trudging through this grease-fire I will not be back for another 4-hour excuse to trash Conservative, Republican Presidential administrations. "..._That'll do little pig... that'll do_..."