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Darkness

Darkness

Darkness is a 2002 horror film centering on an American family’s relocation to a Spanish estate with a history of disappearances. Forty years prior, six children vanished following a ritualistic event, and the family's teenage daughter and young son experience unsettling phenomena within the house....

4.2 Poor

apps Top Darkness Alternatives

The top alternative to Darkness in 2026 is Memento with a score of 8.9/10, followed by Get Out (8.7) and Unbreakable (7.8).

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Memento

Memento

Leonard Shelby suffers from anterograde amnesia following his wife’s murder, leading him on a desperate quest for answer...

Drama Mystery Horror Crime
8.9 Great
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Get Out

Get Out

Get Out explores themes of racial tension and societal anxieties through a psychological horror story. The film follows...

Mystery Horror Movie Dystopian
8.7 Great
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Unbreakable

Unbreakable

Unbreakable is a 2000 thriller film centering on David Dunn, who survives a train accident and develops apparent superhu...

Fantasy Drama Detective Mystery
7.8 Good
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Tesis

Tesis

Tesis is a 1996 Spanish horror-thriller directed by Alejandro Amenábar. Featuring Ana Torrent, Fele Martínez, and Eduard...

Drama Spain Mystery Horror
7.7 Good
5
The Ring

The Ring

The Ring is a 2002 horror film centering on journalist Rachel Keller’s investigation into a mysterious videotape. Viewin...

Ghost Mystery Horror Movie
7.4 Good
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One Hour Photo

One Hour Photo

One Hour Photo is a 2002 thriller about a photo technician’s increasingly intense relationship with a client and her fam...

Drama Mystery Horror Movie
7.0 Good
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Identity

Identity

Identity is a 2003 psychological thriller centered around a group of strangers trapped in a remote motel. The film’s uns...

Mystery Horror Movie Thriller
6.9 Fair
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Orphan

Orphan

Orphan is a 2009 psychological horror film about a grieving couple who take in a young girl named Esther. The narrative...

Germany Drama Mystery Horror
6.6 Fair
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The Midnight Meat Train

The Midnight Meat Train

The Midnight Meat Train is a 2008 horror film adapting Clive Barker’s 1984 short story. A photographer investigates the...

Fantasy Mystery Horror Movie
6.5 Fair
10
The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies

The Mothman Prophecies is a 2002 horror film adapted from John Keel’s 1975 book. Directed by Mark Pellington and starrin...

Drama Supernatural Mystery Horror
6.4 Fair
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Joy Ride

Joy Ride

Joy Ride is a 2001 horror film centering on three individuals—two brothers and an acquaintance—who become targets of vio...

Action Mystery Horror Movie
6.4 Fair
12
From Hell

From Hell

From Hell is a 2001 thriller centered on the investigation of the Jack the Ripper murders in Victorian London. The film...

Mystery Horror Crime Movie
6.3 Fair
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Secret Window

Secret Window

Secret Window is a 2004 thriller directed by David Koepp, based on Stephen King’s novella. The film centers on a writer...

Drama Mystery Horror Movie
6.2 Fair
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Vacancy

Vacancy

Vacancy is a 2007 horror film about a couple stranded at a motel who become targets of masked assailants seeking to crea...

Mystery Horror Dark Psychology Movie
6.0 Fair
15
Dead Silence

Dead Silence

Dead Silence is a 2007 horror film concerning a man investigating the circumstances surrounding his wife’s death in her...

Supernatural Mystery Horror Movie
5.4 Mediocre
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Cube Zero

Cube Zero

Cube Zero, released in 2004, serves as a prequel to the 1997 film *Cube*. Directed by Ernie Barbarash, it explores event...

Canada Mystery Horror Movie
5.4 Mediocre
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Case 39

Case 39

Case 39 is a 2009 horror film centering on a social worker’s efforts to safeguard a young child from abusive parents. Th...

Mystery Horror Movie Psychological Thriller
5.3 Mediocre
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Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek is a 2005 psychological thriller directed by John Polson, featuring Robert De Niro and Dakota Fanning. Ini...

Drama Mystery Horror Movie
5.2 Mediocre
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The Forgotten

The Forgotten

The Forgotten is a 2004 psychological horror film centered on a grieving couple’s desperate search for their missing dau...

Drama Mystery Horror Movie
5.1 Mediocre
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Cold Creek Manor

Cold Creek Manor

Cold Creek Manor is a 2003 thriller directed by Mike Figgis, featuring Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone. The narrative cent...

Drama Mystery Horror Movie
3.9 Poor

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Darkness Action
Memento
Memento
Horror Movie Drama Mystery Horror
8.9 Great +4.7 Compare
Get Out
Get Out
Horror Movie Mystery Horror Movie
8.7 Great +4.5 Compare
Unbreakable
Unbreakable
Horror Movie Fantasy Drama Detective
7.8 Good +3.6 Compare
Tesis
Tesis
Horror Movie Drama Spain Mystery
7.7 Good +3.5 Compare
The Ring
The Ring
Horror Movie Ghost Mystery Horror
7.4 Good +3.2 Compare
One Hour Photo
One Hour Photo
Horror Movie Drama Mystery Horror
7.0 Good +2.8 Compare
Identity
Identity
Horror Movie Mystery Horror Movie
6.9 Fair +2.7 Compare
Orphan
Orphan
Horror Movie Germany Drama Mystery
6.6 Fair +2.4 Compare
The Midnight Meat Train
The Midnight Meat Train
Horror Movie Fantasy Mystery Horror
6.5 Fair +2.3 Compare
The Mothman Prophecies
The Mothman Prophecies
Horror Movie Drama Supernatural Mystery
6.4 Fair +2.2 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Darkness?
The top alternatives to Darkness in 2026 include Memento, Get Out, Unbreakable, Tesis, The Ring. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Darkness compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Darkness scores 4.2/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Darkness worth it in 2026?
Darkness scores 4.2/10 in the Horror Movie category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Darkness?
Several alternatives to Darkness offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Darkness?
Common reasons users look for Darkness alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Darkness are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Darkness in the Horror Movie category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Darkness alternative has the highest rating?
Memento currently holds the highest rating among Darkness alternatives with a score of 8.9/10.
Can I use Memento instead of Darkness?
Memento is one of the top-rated alternatives to Darkness. While they serve similar purposes in the Horror Movie space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Darkness?
Pricing varies among Darkness alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Horror Movie category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Darkness alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Darkness vs Memento: which is better?
Darkness scores 4.2/10 while Memento scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Darkness vs Get Out: which is better?
Darkness scores 4.2/10 while Get Out scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Darkness vs Unbreakable: which is better?
Darkness scores 4.2/10 while Unbreakable scores 7.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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