What is wrong with the DARKNESS is that there is nothing to be afraid of. It seems that everybody on the screen is, but when we see what the reason is it ellicits more of a shrug than a shriek. This movie carefully builds up its premise with a spooky legend of a cult that sacrifices children that was unable to complete its ritual to ressurect an ancient demon. But when the story should climax with a hair raising finale it simply fades to darkness. Also the restrained lanquage in light of the horrific situations was laughable. A case of style over substance.