The Darkest Minds 2018

Overview

The Darkest Minds is a 2018 film centered on a society transformed by a catastrophic medical event. After a disease kills 98% of the children in America, the surviving 2% of the population develop extraordinary superpowers. In response to this development, the government places these surviving youths into internment camps. The narrative follows a 16-year-old girl who manages to escape from her designated camp. Once free, she joins a group of other teenagers who are also on the run from the government. The film explores the journey of these young individuals as they navigate a world that views them as a threat. The story focuses on their collective efforts to evade authorities while coming to terms with their abilities in the aftermath of the national tragedy. The film depicts the struggles of these adolescents as they attempt to survive and find safety while being pursued by those who seek to contain them. The production highlights the tension between the government and the gifted youth who have emerged as the sole survivors of their generation.