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Movie Info

Release Date: February 27, 1998
Runtime: 101 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Science Fiction Mystery
Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $27,200,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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66
66/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
3,147 votes
7.5/10
IMDb
225,568 votes
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Dark City

1998

"Reality is a prison; escape is a mystery."

Also known as: 🇬🇧 EN: Dark Empire? 🇷🇴 RO: Orașul întunecat All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 4/5
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Budget: $27,000,000
Revenue: $27,200,000
Profit $200,000
ROI +0.7% (1x)

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Dark City is directed by Alex Proyas .

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Keywords

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Trivia & Fun Facts about Dark City

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  • The film's unique visual style was achieved through the use of elaborate set designs, incorporating both practical effects and innovative lighting techniques to create the dark, oppressive atmosphere of the city.

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  • In one scene, a character walks past a newspaper stand featuring a headline about a missing person, which is a subtle nod to the protagonist's lost memories and identity.

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  • Rufus Sewell, who played the main character John Murdoch, was initially hesitant to take the role because of the film's complex narrative structure, but he ultimately found the character's journey compelling.

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  • During the film, a character's hair changes length and style between scenes due to reshoots that took place several months after the original filming.

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  • The film shares thematic similarities with other works by director Alex Proyas, particularly 'The Crow', as both films explore concepts of identity and existential struggle within a surreal environment.

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  • The score for 'Dark City' was composed by Trevor Jones, who blended orchestral elements with electronic sounds to enhance the film's eerie and mysterious tone.

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  • The film features a notable sequence where the city is transformed overnight, which was achieved through a combination of practical effects and digital compositing to illustrate the power of the mysterious beings.

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