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Pitch Black

Pitch Black

Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · 2000

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.

Movie details

Pitch Black

“Don't be afraid of the dark. Be afraid of what's in the dark.”

2000 Thriller · Science Fiction · Action 1h 48m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

David Twohy

Written by

Jim Wheat · Ken Wheat · David Twohy

Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel

Richard B. Riddick

Radha Mitchell

Radha Mitchell

Carolyn Fry

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

William J. Johns

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Lewis Fitz-Gerald

Paris P. Ogilvie

Claudia Black

Claudia Black

Shazza

Keith David

Keith David

Abu 'Imam' al-Walid

Rhiana Griffith

Rhiana Griffith

Jack / Jackie

Court is in session

Put 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 Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

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