In Search of Darkness: Part II
An expansive, affectionate documentary sequel that excavates the practical-effects artistry and enduring mythology of 1980s horror.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- nostalgic
- enthusiastic
- witty
- horror marathon
- film school viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the documentary as an entertaining and worthwhile continuation of its predecessor, even if less effective than the first installment.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film explicitly dives deeper into the practical-effects craft of 1980s horror through expert and genre-icon interviews.
Its subject is the 1980s horror decade, revisited by original cast members and industry experts in a celebratory register.
The documentary assembles all-new interviews with horror performers and specialists to deepen its historical overview.
The film is designed for viewers seeking an extensive, insider-informed examination of horror movies and their production traditions.
Films like In Search of Darkness: Part II, and why
In Search of Darkness
Both are expansive documentary surveys of horror cinema built around interviews with genre performers and filmmakers.
Nightmares in Red, White and Blue
Shares the retrospective horror-documentary format, archival appreciation, and focus on the craft and history of genre filmmaking.
The American Nightmare
Comparable as an interview-driven exploration of horror history and the cultural impact of genre cinema.
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Appeals to fans of detailed, celebratory genre retrospectives centered on filmmakers, performers, and production techniques.
Movie Details
- Director
- David A. Weiner
- Release Date
- 2020-10-06
- Runtime
- 263 min
- Rating
- 7.7 / 10 (49)
Cast
- Nancy Allen
- Tom Atkins
- Doug Bradley
- John Bloom
- Clancy Brown
- Lori Cardille
- John Carpenter
- Nick Castle
- Larry Cohen
- Jeffrey Combs
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is In Search of Darkness: Part II about?
- An expansive, affectionate documentary sequel that excavates the practical-effects artistry and enduring mythology of 1980s horror.
- What is In Search of Darkness: Part II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of In Search of Darkness: Part II as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is In Search of Darkness: Part II violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in In Search of Darkness: Part II as graphic.
- What did critics think of In Search of Darkness: Part II?
- Critics broadly regard the documentary as an entertaining and worthwhile continuation of its predecessor, even if less effective than the first installment.
- Which films are like In Search of Darkness: Part II?
- Films with a similar feel include In Search of Darkness, Nightmares in Red, White and Blue, The American Nightmare, and Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th.
- How long is In Search of Darkness: Part II?
- In Search of Darkness: Part II runs 263 minutes.
- Where can I watch In Search of Darkness: Part II?
- In United States, In Search of Darkness: Part II streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+.
