The Dark Tapes 2017
“Face the unknown”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Vincent J. Guastini, Michael McQuown
- Network
- Thunder Road
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Dark Tapes?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Dark Tapes". Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 17, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Thunder Road
- Budget
- $65,000
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 146 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Thunder Road
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Dark Tapes".
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Only verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, counts, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Dark Tapes.
Release/Year: 2016 (Wikipedia/IMDb) or 2017 (TMDB). Self-correction: I should mention the years provided. Wikipedia calls it a 2016 American film. TMDB lists 2017. I will stick to the facts provided.
Genre: Horror, science fiction, myth, mystery, and thriller.
Format: Found footage anthology horror film.
Structure: Four interlocking tales in one anthology.
Plot/Theme: Ghosts, spirits, creatures, demons, and other paranormal entities collide with rational curiosity.
Director(s): Michael McQuown (writer and director), Vincent J. Guastini (director of the segment titled To Catch a Demon).
Cast: David Banks, Sara Areyano, Cortney Palm, David Rountree.
Runtime: 1h 38m (TMDB).
Release Date (US): 0
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Dark Tapes worth watching?
The Dark Tapes holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 146 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Dark Tapes and when was it released?
The Dark Tapes is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Dark Tapes?
The Dark Tapes was directed by Vincent J. Guastini, Michael McQuown.
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