“A year after a young girl's disappearance, a family gathers... unfortunately, the best way I can describe this movie is to compare it to disappointing sex—the excitement and tension build only for absolutely nothing to happen.” www.someonereadthis.com · 5 years ago Genre Sci-Fi / Family Drama / Mystery Pacing Very Slow (Slow Burn) Visuals Strong Cinematography / Retro 80s Aesthetic Recommended For

: Most reviewers agree that the film’s narrative takes a massive turn in the final act, moving from sci-fi wonder to a "gut punch" crime mystery. Critical Drawbacks

You want high-action alien combat or find heavy "twist" endings frustrating. Reel Review: Dark Encounter (2019) - Morbidly Beautiful

“This is a gut punch of a story that deals in subject matter both tragic, disturbing and is tough to watch, but the execution and artistic forces are remarkable.” Podcasting Them Softly · 5 years ago

Fans of Arrival or Close Encounters who enjoy character-driven drama.

: Some viewers found the film to be a frustrating "slow burn" , with repetitive scenes that could have been condensed into a short film.