Added to Netflix on Thursday, Nov 23, 2023 Hold the Dark is a gripping thriller set in the remote Alaskan wilderness. The story follows wolf expert Russell Core, summoned to the village of Keelut to track down wolves believed to have killed three children. The mother of one missing boy, Medora Slone, asks Core for help. However, as Core delves into the investigation, he uncovers a harrowing and disturbing mystery that goes beyond the natural world. The film escalates into a tense journey through the darkest corners of the human soul, where nature and primal instincts intertwine.
Length: 2h 5m
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
This Title is: Dark, Suspenseful
“Hold the Dark” IS STREAMING TODAY ON Netflix IN CANADA!
Trailer
Cast
- Jeffrey Wright as Russell Core
- Alexander Skarsgård as Vernon Slone
- Riley Keough as Medora Slone
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R (Violence, Disturbing Images, Nudity, Language)
Content warnings include intense violence, nudity and some sexual content.
Trivia
- The film is based on the novel of the same name by William Giraldi.
- Director Jeremy Saulnier left the project during the final stages of post-production.
- The setting of Keelut is fictional and not an actual Alaskan village.
Our Review
“Hold the Dark” stands out as a stark, atmospheric thriller that masterfully blends mystery and suspense. The film’s intense narrative, combined with the desolate Alaskan setting, creates an absorbing experience. Performances by Jeffrey Wright and Alexander Skarsgård are particularly notable, bringing depth to their complex characters. While the film’s pace is slow at times, it effectively builds tension, leading to a climactic and thought-provoking finale. This is a film that stays with you, pondering the primal instincts and moral complexities of its characters.
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