In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994

"A journey into iconic ‘90s horror."

2024 6h 2m EN

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★7.9TMDB · 7

DocumentaryHorror

Synopsis

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Film icons and genre experts share observations, experiences, and analysis to help reframe, deconstruct, and re-contextualize the "lost" decade of horror: the '90s.

“A journey into iconic ‘90s horror.”

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Cast

Mike Flanagan
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David Dastmalchian
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Clancy Brown
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John Carpenter
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Heather Langenkamp
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Alex Winter
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Ted Raimi
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Jill Schoelen
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David A. Weiner
Writers: David A. Weiner
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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At 362 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "In Search of Darkness Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David A. Weiner, shot by Christopher Stratton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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CAST

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Mike Flanagan and David Dastmalchian and Clancy Brown carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A journey into iconic ‘90s horror.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt29476448 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

David A. Weiner directs. Christopher Stratton behind the camera. A long sit — settle in. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1At 362 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 2 years ago.
3Part of the "In Search of Darkness Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by David A. Weiner, shot by Christopher Stratton. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Mike Flanagan and David Dastmalchian and Clancy Brown carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "A journey into iconic ‘90s horror.".
7IMDB entry: tt29476448 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Christopher Stratton
Runtime: 362 min · 6h 2m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024)

Part of

In Search of Darkness Collection

A multi-part documentary series exploring the development and lasting impact of the horror film genre, featuring interviews with numerous horror icons along with popular horror influencers.