Based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain who, during a family camping trip to Ayers Rock in central Australia, claimed she witnessed a dingo take her baby daughter, Azaria, from their tent. Azaria's body was never found and, after investigations and two public inquests, she is charged with murder..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 120 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin, Jason Reason
✓ Director: Jill Bilcock, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, George Liddle, Ian Baker
The A Cry in the Dark (1988) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The A Cry in the Dark (1988) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
A Cry in the Dark (1988) is staring with Meryl Streep, Sam Neill, Dale Reeves, David Hoflin, Jason Reason, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Jill Bilcock, Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, George Liddle, Ian Baker juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.