The Darkness of the Road
“You Can't Lock Out Fear”
Synopsis
A single mother and her young daughter are driving on a desolate road in a moonless desert. After meeting a young female hitchhiker at a gas station, the mother realizes her daughter is missing. As they search for her, a merciless force begins to torment the two women, unraveling a world of terror they must survive if they are to discover the terrifying truth behind the daughter’s disappearance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eduardo Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Eduardo Rodríguez
- Original Score
- Luis Ascanio
- Original Title
- The Darkness of the Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Treehouse Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eduardo Rodríguez
Eduardo Rodríguez
Luis Ascanio
John DeFazio
Randy Becker
David Lawson Jr., Eric Tosstorff, Juliet Berman, Justin Nappi
Department Leadership Roster
David Lawson Jr.
Producer
Eric Tosstorff
Producer
Eduardo Rodríguez
Writer
John DeFazio
Director of Photography
Juliet Berman
Producer
Eduardo Rodríguez
Director
Justin Nappi
Producer
Charlie Picerni
Stunt Coordinator
Randy Becker
Editor
Nik Venet
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Darkness of the Road
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What is The Darkness of the Road about?
A single mother and her young daughter are driving on a desolate road in a moonless desert. After meeting a young female hitchhiker at a gas station, the mother realizes her daughter is missing. As they search for her, a merciless force begins to torment the two women, unraveling a world of terror they must survive if they are to discover the terrifying truth behind the daughter’s disappearance.
Who directed The Darkness of the Road?
The Darkness of the Road was directed by Eduardo Rodríguez.
Who stars in The Darkness of the Road?
The principal cast of The Darkness of the Road includes Najarra Townsend, Leah Lauren, Gwyneth Glover, Johnny Whitworth.
When was The Darkness of the Road released and how long is it?
The Darkness of the Road was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Darkness of the Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Darkness of the Road was composed by Luis Ascanio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Darkness of the Road?
The Darkness of the Road holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).