One hundred and fifty years ago, a woman nicknamed The Tooth Fairy was lynched, leaving a curse on the town. Twelve years ago, young Kyle Walsh saw The Tooth Fairy; he escaped but she killed his mother. Now, Kyle’s old love, Caitlin Greene (Emma Caulfield) needs Kyle’s help as her brother has seen The Tooth Fairy.
Quick Review: Besides Battlefield Earth, I can’t recall a film that has been as despised by critics as Darkness Falls, and for once I’m the one saying they are being too severe. The basic concept, that you are completely safe in light but are utterly doomed in darkness, is a marvelous basis for a horror film. It also allows for some great scenes (such as our heroes jumping from pool of light to pool of light in an otherwise dark stairwell). For a B-horror flick, the pacing is excellent, the stars are acceptable, the FX are far above average, and the dialog is about what you’d expect. However, there are the gaping logic problems that threaten to engulf anything near this film. Most revolve around who and when The Tooth Fairy kills. If she only kills kids who see her (and doesn’t the death of all those kids bother someone over the years?) then why is she suddenly killing adults who haven’t seen her? There are also huge problems with the level of light that will repel the ghost. All that adds up to a mediocre film. But a fun, mediocre film.