DARKNESS REIGN

Cinemavixion Review

While "DARKNESS REIGN" attempts to tap into the familiar tropes of found footage horror, drawing comparisons to "1408" and "Hell House LLC," its execution ultimately falters. The premise of a film crew documenting a supposedly haunted hotel, only to fall prey to a demonic entity, offers a potentially chilling scenario. Casper Van Dien's involvement adds a layer of B-movie intrigue. However, the narrative struggles to build genuine suspense, often relying on jump scares rather than psychological dread. The found footage aesthetic, while fitting for the genre, sometimes obscures rather than enhances the horror. The film leaves the audience with more questions than answers, failing to fully capitalize on its intriguing setup or deliver a satisfying conclusion to the filmmakers' paranormal investigation.