Dark Touch

"What does evil look like?"

Mar 19 2014 Not Rated 1h 30m
Horror

Niamh is the lone survivor of a mysterious massacre in which the furniture and objects in her family’s isolated house took on a monstrous life of their own. The police ignore her wild stories, and the neighbours and social worker who take her into their care try to introduce her to a new life. But Niamh is unable to leave her violent past behind her, endangering everyone who crosses her path.

Plot

In a remote town in Ireland, eleven-year-old Niamh finds herself the sole survivor of a bloody massacre that killed her parents and younger brother. Suspecting a gang of homicidal vandals, the police ignore Niamh's explanation that the house is the culprit. To help ease her trauma, dutiful neighbors Nat and Lucas take her in with the supervision of a social worker. Niamh has trouble finding peace with the wholesome and nurturing couple, and horrific danger continues to manifest.

Written by

Marina de Van

Directed by

Marina de Van

Production Countries

Sweden, France, Ireland

Production Companies

Film i Väst, Agat Films & Cie / Ex Nihilo, Screen Ireland, Filmgate Films, Eurimages, Element Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
4,484
Average Rating
4.8 out of 10
Metascore
64
Popularity
NA