Dark Was the Night is a 2014 horror-thriller directed by Jack Heller. It stars Kevin Durand as Sheriff Paul Shields and Lukas Haas as his deputy Donny Saunders. The story takes place in a remote town called Maiden Woods, located in Upstate New York.
The film follows the lives of Susan Shields (played by Bianca Kajlich) and her teenage son Adam (played by Ethan Khusidman), who are still grieving the death of Susan's husband and Adam's father. The tragedy has left them struggling to reconnect with each other and the world around them.
As the story unfolds, the town becomes plagued by a series of bizarre and gruesome deaths. Strange, shadowy figures begin to appear in the woods, and the residents of Maiden Woods become increasingly panicked and paranoid. Susan and Paul must work together to uncover the truth behind the bizarre events and confront the forces that threaten to tear their community apart.
Dark Was the Night is a haunting and suspenseful film that explores themes of loss, grief, and redemption. It is a must-see for fans of atmospheric horror and psychological thrillers.