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Into Pitch Black

Into Pitch Black

Action · Science Fiction · Crime · 2000

After the events of Pitch Black, a contractor is hired to locate Riddick, dead or alive. He reviews available information on him and the events of Pitch Black. Terrified, he hires a female cyberpunk merc to do the job for him.

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Into Pitch Black

2000 Action · Science Fiction · Crime 44m

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6.0 / 10

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After the events of Pitch Black, a contractor is hired to locate Riddick, dead or alive. He reviews available information on him and the events of Pitch Black. Terrified, he hires a female cyberpunk merc to do the job for him.

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Directed by

M. David Melvin

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Richard B. Riddick

L

Lisa Saum

Femme-Merc

Brian Gant

Brian Gant

Lawman

William Roberts

William Roberts

Prison Psychiatrist

K

Kevin Burnett

Cutter

A

Andrew Bernard

Search and Rescue #1

D

Danny Stark

Law Officer

Court is in session

Put Into Pitch Black on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.