Dark Harvest

Description

Dark Harvest isn’t as bad as you might think. Especially against the backdrop of PG-13 horrors like Five Nights at Freddy’s. I’ve already forgotten when I last watched a new American horror film that showed outright violence in all its glory. Dark Harvest has no problem with that—everything is shown as it should be.

However, the film has serious script issues. The opening promised something cool and stylish, but unfortunately, those were just beautiful shots in the first act.
The film is based on the 2006 novel of the same name. What we got on screen is exactly the kind of case where a limited series format would have worked better, or at least some missing scenes added back in. Since there are quite a few plot holes, and the Halloween-themed story is genuinely original, it really requires more details about the rules of this world.

Overall, I liked Dark Harvest more than I didn’t. Especially considering the questionable quality of the new releases coming out right now.
In my opinion, the film had good potential. I don’t know what got in the way: a limited budget or something else.
Director David Slade isn’t a rookie. He once directed the beloved 30 Days of Night. Then came The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. After that, he switched to series, concurrently directing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

Dark Harvest simultaneously brings to mind The Purge franchise and the relatively recent The Long Walk based on Stephen King’s work, which also doesn’t shy away from on-screen violence.
So, to sum it up, I’d say I recommend Dark Harvest more than I don’t.