The Darkness
La oscuridad
Synopsis
A former elementary school teacher emerges badly bruised on the shore of a lake. After a lengthy trek through the hot Mexican sun, she lands at the primary school where she once worked.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Sistos Moreno
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Sistos Moreno
- Original Score
- Martin McNulty Crane
- Original Title
- La oscuridad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Espejo Humeante, Simplemente
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Martin McNulty Crane
Alfonso Herrera Salcedo
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Jorge Sistos Moreno, Martha Liñán, Drake Burnette, Alex Bendo
Department Leadership Roster
Alfonso Herrera Salcedo
Director of Photography
Martin McNulty Crane
Original Music Composer
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Producer
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Director
Martha Liñán
Producer
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Writer
Jorge Sistos Moreno
Editor
Drake Burnette
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Darkness about?
A former elementary school teacher emerges badly bruised on the shore of a lake. After a lengthy trek through the hot Mexican sun, she lands at the primary school where she once worked.
Who directed The Darkness?
The Darkness was directed by Jorge Sistos Moreno.
Who stars in The Darkness?
The principal cast of The Darkness includes Ixchel Flores Machorro, Cuauhtli Jiménez, Teresa Sánchez.
When was The Darkness released and how long is it?
The Darkness was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Darkness was composed by Martin McNulty Crane.