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The Ghost and the Darkness 1996

“Prey For The Hunters”

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What is The Ghost and the Darkness?

The Ghost and the Darkness is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Adventure, Thriller, History.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
109 minutes
Release date
Oct 11, 1996
Studios
Paramount Pictures, Douglas/Reuther Productions, Bernina Film
Genres
Adventure, Thriller, History
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86 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.5/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Adventure #Thriller #History

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The Ghost and the Darkness is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Adventure, Thriller, History. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, Douglas/Reuther Productions, Bernina Film. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A frantic race against deadly lions threatens a colonial railway project in Africa.”

Reasons to watch
  • Intense man-versus-beast action
  • Period setting of an African railway construction
  • Strong performances by the lead cast
Keep in mind
  • Graphic violence involving lions may be unsettling
  • Predictable hunter‑vs‑predator storyline

Watch it if you enjoy tense, historical adventure thrillers featuring man‑wildlife conflict.

Rated R, the film contains graphic violence and intense animal attacks, making it unsuitable for younger viewers.

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What is the main conflict in the story?

A railway crew in Africa must survive a series of lethal lion attacks that halt construction.

Who are the principal characters?

Sir Robert Beaumont, engineer John Henry Patterson, and hunter Charles Remington.

When and where does the film take place?

During a 19th‑century railway project in Africa.

What genres describe the film?

Adventure, thriller, and historical.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is about 1 hour and 49 minutes.

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