The Darkness

The film follows a family whose vacation at the Grand Canyon takes a sinister turn when they bring home a supernatural entity. This presence manifests through haunting events, challenging the family's unity and sanity while drawing on elements of Native American legends about portals to hell. The story incorporates personal struggles like autism and bulimia, adding layers to the horror narrative.

Produced by Blumhouse Productions and Universal Pictures, The Darkness blends psychological thriller and traditional horror tropes. Kevin Bacon headlines the cast, supported by Radha Mitchell and young actors including David Mazouz and Parker Mack. The mix of established and emerging talent anchors the film’s exploration of infidelity, self-sacrifice, and demonic influence.

Collectors will note that The Darkness was released on DVD and VHS, formats that reflect the transitional period in physical media in 2016. While Blu-ray editions are not documented, the availability on VHS is unusual for a film from this era, potentially attracting collectors interested in late-era horror releases on tape.

The film’s use of a haunted house setting combined with supernatural elements ties it to a broader tradition of American horror cinema drawing on indigenous myths and family trauma. Its presence in physical media catalogs offers a look at how genre films of the mid-2010s were distributed and preserved for collectors and enthusiasts.