The Darkest Hour (2011)

THE DARKEST HOUR is the story of four young people who find themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. It combines mind-blowing special effects from filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted”) with the grounded vision of director Chris Gorak (“Right At Your Door”).

"The Darkest Hour" - In a Nutshell

"Slick, fast-paced & engaging teen sci-fi thriller with
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Film Facts

U.S. Release Date: 25th December 2011    
Running Time: 89 min
U.S. Classification: PG-13              
Director: Chris Gorack
Starring: Emile Hirsch, Olivia Thrilby, Max Minghella, Rachael Taylor

Taglines:
* The invasion begins Christmas day!
* Survive The Holidays

Cinema Synopsis

Sci-fi thriller about a group of young Americans visiting Russia when invisible extraterrestrials invade earth. Stars Olivia Thirlby (The Wackness), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild) and Rachael Taylor (Grey's Anatomy). Stranded in a desolate Moscow, the five yanks are forced into the seemingly impossible task of surviving and escaping the onslaught brought on by the energy-absorbing creatures. Produced by Russian filmmaker Timur Brekmambetov (Night Watch, Wanted), the film promises to differentiate itself from other alien invasion movies by showing the attacks and responses from a Russian perspective.

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