Joseph Conrad in a "writers walk" commemorates Conrad's visits to Australia between 1879 and 1892. The plaque notes that "Many of his works reflect his 'affection for that young continent.'" In San Francisco in 1979, a small triangular square at Columbus Avenue and Beach Street, near Fisherman's Wharf, was dedicated as "Joseph Conrad Square" after Conrad. The square's dedication was timed to coincide with release of Francis Ford Coppola's "Heart of Darkness"-inspired film, "Apocalypse Now". In the latter part of World War II, the Royal Navy cruiser "HMS Danae" was rechristened ORP "Conrad" and served as part of the Polish Navy. Notwithstanding
Darkness Rising (film) Darkness Rising (film) Darkness Rising is a 2017 supernatural horror film directed by Austin Reading. Frank Scheck for "The Hollywood Reporter" claimed the film "would be infuriating except that its terminal dullness saps the energy required for outrage." Monica Castillo for "The New York Times" found that the film had potential but disappointed saying "Austin Reading's horror movie "Darkness Rising" has the makings of a solid haunted-house story...However, tossing these ingredients together does not guarantee a decent scare." Noel Murray of "The Los Angeles Times" called the film "as blandly forgettable as its title." Maitland McDonagh for "Film Journal International"