In the Winter Dark (1998)

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Release Date: Sep 10, 1998 Wide

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James Bogle directed this Australian psychological thriller adapted (by Bogle and Peter Rasmussen) from the novel by Tim Winton. Living on their farm for 30 years, Maurice (Ray Barrett) and Ida Stubbs (Brenda Blethyn) have never recovered from the loss of their child, smothered by a cat. Elsewhere in the valley are pregnant, spaced-out Ronnie (Miranda Otto), abandoned by her lover, and lonely misfit Laurie (Richard Roxburgh), a fan of Jim Reeves recordings. Fear brings these four together when

Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: James Bogle

Written By: James Bogle

In Theaters: Sep 10, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Nov 27, 2007

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Grateful someone could explain what the backstory was because it sure was not clear from the movie. Great acting. Believable, but odd, characters. Disappointing ending as it seemed for the most part plot and not character driven.

January 22, 2012