They built the city to see what makes us tick. Last night, one of us went off.
The Premise
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Sci-Fi Noir, Psychological, Dark City taps into fundamental fears. The 7.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of beach, amnesia, experiment continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.
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