Question 1

Which actress was originally considered for the role of Regina before Anna Paquin was cast?

Accepted Answer

Director Jaume Balagueró attempted to recruit Natalie Portman to play Regina, but the part eventually went to Anna Paquin.

Question 2

What unusual distinction does Darkness share with Feardotcom and Solaris from 2002?

Accepted Answer

Darkness was one of three films that received an "F" CinemaScore from audiences upon their release in 2002, along with Feardotcom (2002) and Solaris (2002).

Question 3

How did Miramax/Dimension handle Darkness after acquiring distribution rights?

Accepted Answer

Miramax/Dimension paid $4 million for distribution rights but shelved the film for over two years, then released a heavily edited PG-13 version in US theaters at Christmas 2004.

Question 4

What was the runtime difference between the theatrical and unedited international versions of Darkness?

Accepted Answer

The unedited R-rated international cut ran 103 minutes (restoring 15 minutes of footage), while the theatrical cut was 88 minutes. The extended version was released on home video by Echo Bridge Entertainment.

Question 5

What production company made Darkness, and what was its fate?

Accepted Answer

Darkness was Fantastic Factory's fourth production. The company closed in 2005 after failing to create the first Spanish cinema company specialized in genre movies.

Question 6

Which actress was originally considered for the role of Regina before Anna Paquin was cast?

Accepted Answer

Director Jaume Balagueró attempted to recruit Natalie Portman to play Regina, but the part eventually went to Anna Paquin.

Question 7

What unusual distinction does Darkness share with Feardotcom and Solaris from 2002?

Accepted Answer

Darkness was one of three films that received an "F" CinemaScore from audiences upon their release in 2002, along with Feardotcom (2002) and Solaris (2002).

Question 8

How did Miramax/Dimension handle Darkness after acquiring distribution rights?

Accepted Answer

Miramax/Dimension paid $4 million for distribution rights, then shelved the film for over two years before releasing a heavily edited PG-13 version in US theaters at Christmas 2004.

Question 9

What was different about the international version of Darkness compared to the US theatrical cut?

Accepted Answer

The unedited R-rated international cut ran 103 minutes, restoring 15 minutes of footage removed from the 88-minute US theatrical PG-13 version. This version was later released on home video.

Question 10

What production company made Darkness, and what happened to it afterward?

Accepted Answer

Darkness was Fantastic Factory's fourth production. The company closed in 2005 after failing to create the first Spanish cinema company specialized in genre movies.

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