The Dark Tapes
2017 · 98 min · Director: Michael McQuown, Vincent J. Guastini
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A genre-defying mixture of horror, sci-fi, myth, mystery and thrills told as four interlocking tales in one intelligent anthology. Ghosts, spirits, creatures, demons and more from the paranormal world collide with rational curiosity.
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The Dark Tapes (2017) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Fear 35%, Tension 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Fear35%
- Tension25%
- Curiosity20%
- Surprise10%
- Disturbing10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Fear, Tension, Curiosity. Genres: Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Fear, Tension and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 4.5/10 suggests a mixed audience reception; consider how well the emotional profile suits you. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 56/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Disturbing
- Fear
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Fear
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Disturbing | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 52 % | 32 % | 17 % | 20 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 49 % | 34 % | 21 % | 24 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Curiosity | 51 % | 46 % | 31 % | 35 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Tension | 57 % | 59 % | 40 % | 46 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 64 % | 65 % | 44 % | 51 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Tension | 74 % | 69 % | 56 % | 56 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Disturbing | 78 % | 69 % | 63 % | 56 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Curiosity | 75 % | 71 % | 53 % | 58 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Fear | 69 % | 65 % | 46 % | 56 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Curiosity | 50 % | 40 % | 32 % | 30 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Curiosity | 48 % | 38 % | 34 % | 23 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Disturbing | 70 % | 60 % | 65 % | 49 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Disturbing | 81 % | 69 % | 80 % | 60 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 66′ | Disturbing | 80 % | 65 % | 75 % | 53 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Sympathy | 76 % | 56 % | 65 % | 40 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 49 % | 54 % | 33 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 81′ | Curiosity | 66 % | 53 % | 59 % | 40 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Disturbing | 73 % | 64 % | 61 % | 53 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Tension | 78 % | 75 % | 54 % | 63 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 96′ | Tension | 82 % | 82 % | 58 % | 70 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Party Goer
Marie
Gerry
Details
- Directed by
- Michael McQuown, Vincent J. Guastini
- Written by
- Michael McQuown
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2017
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Country
- United States of America
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Fear
- Data updated
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