Grab the Hand Rails as Dark Floors Descends into Darker Shadows

Both father and daughter leave a local hospital when the treatments no longer benefit little Sarah and her autism. On the way out, events take a deranged turn when bodies turn up in rooms and the long hallways take on a rotten look. As one darkened area leads into another there seems to be no escape from this hellish hospital where the demons of the mind rule.

Rated: Restricted for horror violence and disturbing images.

Release Date: February 8, 2008.

Starring: Skye Bennett, Noah Huntley, Dominique Mcelligott, Ronald Pickup, William Hope, Leon Herbert, and Philip Bretherton.

Director: Pete Riski.

Writers: Pekka Lehtosaari, and Lordi.

From a couple watches the storyline of "Dark Floors," is pretty ambiguous, but probably revolves around the theme of purgatory or a religious limbo where souls remain forever. The writing is definitely circular in nature as the first initial scenes repeat near the end with only a minor change. It is possible that the main characters, in "Dark Floors," have been chosen to serve in purgatory for some type of crime(s) during their life, but this does not explain the addition of a young autistic girl in the film. As well, with so many plotholes, and an overly mysterious approach to writing there might not be any explanation for why the characters forever wander the "Dark Floors."

One of several interesting additions to the film is the use of shadowy lighting and especially the lack of any lighting to immerse the viewer into an increasingly darker cinemascape. The feel of "Dark Floors," is similar to a dreamer slowly fading into the dark subconscious before a nightmare finally takes hold. The film feels very surreal and dismal during several scenes. However, the lighting is so dark at times that it is difficult to make out any character expressions or even what is happening within the dark hallways of the film. The eerie environments and demonic souls take on a life of their own.

Much of the acting of the small cast is done with an expert, yet confident approach to characterizations and the subtle mastery of fear with horror heighten the enjoyability of the film. Some of the main actors have previous acting experience including; Skye Bennett as Sarah and Noah Huntley as Ben, and it shows. As well, the supporting cast create a believability and realism in the film that puts the focus of the viewer on the film rather than the actors. When actors do not distract from the flow of the film then they have done their job and this is exactly what happens in "Dark Floors." The appearance of Finnish rock band Lordi as a group of spectres and hellish demons adds some laughs while staying with the horrific tone of the film.

Slightly confusing horror film "Dark Floors," is mostly an enjoyable thrill ride through the evil imaginations of Finnish rock band Lordi. "Dark Floors," rarely disappoints and often surprises; although, the film leaves viewers with more questions than answers near the end, the creepiness throughout is worth watching additional times.

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Dark Floors at IMDB

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