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WatchMind AI scores The Darkling as Horror and TV Movie with dark tone and fast-paced pacing (51% on TMDb). The Darkling suits viewers who want a dark film — check the trailer and reviews before committing a full evening.

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The Darkling

“Be Careful What You Wish For...”

Released

2000-08-15

Rating

51%

Type

Movie

Runtime

1h 26m

HorrorTV Movie

AI Analysis

The Darkling (2000) — AI movie analysis

WatchMind AI

WatchMind AI generated this AI analysis of The Darkling (2000) — a movie tagged as Horror and TV Movie with dark moods and fast-paced pacing.

dark moodfast-paced pacing

Story & themes: When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending… Our models also surface themes such as identity, conflict, and relationships from synopsis and genre signals.

Watch context: Best suited for general audiences. Expect fast-paced storytelling (~86 min).

Community signal: TMDb members rate The Darkling 51% (11 votes) — mixed but watchable scores for this movie.

AI verdict

The Darkling suits viewers who want a dark film — check the trailer and reviews before committing a full evening.

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TMDb audience score

51%

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Synopsis

When mechanic Jeff Obold meets the wealthy and mysterious Bruno Rubin, he is exposed for the first time to the finer things in life. But Jeff soon discovers the source of Rubin's power: a caged creature called a "Darkling," which possesses the power to create incredible wealth for the person who will pledge unending "companionship." Now, as Jeff sinks further and further into the blackness of a soul sold to the devil, he will discover there is a high price to pay for the fulfillment of his dreams.

Quick facts

Type: Movie
Status: Released
Release date: 2000-08-15
Runtime: 1h 26m
TMDB rating: 5.1
TMDB ID: 30450

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How long is the movie The Darkling?

The official runtime for The Darkling is approximately 86 minutes.

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