The Dark

Original Title: The Dark

Completed in: 2018

Synopsis:

A murderous, flesh-eating undead young girl haunting the remote stretch of woods where she was murdered decades earlier, discovers a kidnapped and abused boy hiding in the trunk of one of her victim’s cars. Her decision to let the boy live throws her aggressively solitary existence into upheaval and ultimately forces her to re-examine just how much of her humanity her murderer was able to destroy.

Director’s biography:

Justin Lange is a screenwriter and director with an MFA in film directing from the Columbia University Graduate Film Program. He only wears red shoes. His third feature film The Visitor, which he directed for Blumhouse Television and MGM+, was released in 2022. He previously wrote and directed The Seventh Day, starring Guy Pearce, Stephen Lang and Keith David; and The Dark, his critically-acclaimed and award-winning feature film debut which had its world premiere at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

Production company:

Founded in 1988, DOR FILM is one of Austria’s most influential production houses. Based in Vienna, focused on high-quality feature films and series with strong international appeal. Known for fostering top directorial talent, DOR FILM remains a driving force in the German-speaking film industry, blending cultural depth with captivating storytelling.

IP Holder: Dor Film Produktion GmbH

Founded in 1988, DOR FILM is one of Austria’s most influential production houses. Based in Vienna, focused on high-quality feature films and series with strong international appeal. Known for fostering top directorial talent, DOR FILM remains a driving force in the German-speaking film industry, blending cultural depth with captivating storytelling.