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The Dare

"Let The Evil Out"

Movie R 2019 1h 37m 5.8 /10
Directed by Giles Alderson

On what should be a rare family night, Jay wakes up in a dank basement alongside three strangers. A cruel captor presides over their confinement with taunts and demands, turning the space into a pressure cooker. As the minutes drag, the group faces a series of challenges that probe their nerves... Read more

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About The Dare

On what should be a rare family night, Jay wakes up in a dank basement alongside three strangers. A cruel captor presides over their confinement with taunts and demands, turning the space into a pressure cooker. As the minutes drag, the group faces a series of challenges that probe their nerves and trust. Clues tied to Jay’s past surface, forcing him to weigh what he knows about his own history and the secrets he might be hiding. The clock keeps ticking, and every new detail deepens the danger while the line between victim and suspect grows increasingly blurry. The film also threads in questions about guilt and accountability, and the way memory can drive drastic actions in desperate moments.

Directed by Giles Alderson from an original screenplay by Jonny Grant, it was released in 2019. The film leans on tight precision, relying on actors and minimal setting to build its claustrophobic mood.

Audience reception appears mixed, with a mid range rating of 5.822 out of 10 from 146 votes. The movie explores memory and family through a high pressure scenario, emphasizing resilience and the choices people make when survival is at stake.

Details

Release Date
August 09, 2019
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
R
User Ratings
146 votes
Type
Movie
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country
United States
Studio
B2Y Productions +3 more
External Links
View on IMDB

Cast

Bart Edwards

Bart Edwards

Jay Jackson

Richard Brake

Richard Brake

Credence

Richard Short

Richard Short

Adam Heinz

Alexandra Evans

Alexandra Evans

Kat Gill

Robert Maaser

Robert Maaser

Dominic Craven

Harry Jarvis

Harry Jarvis

Teen Dominic Craven

Mitchell Norman

Mitchell Norman

Young Dominic Craven

Devora Wilde

Devora Wilde

Jess Jackson

Daniel Schutzmann

Daniel Schutzmann

Paul Anderson

Oliver Cunliffe

Oliver Cunliffe

Young Jay Jackson

Director: Giles Alderson

Written by: Jonny Grant

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With a rating of 5.8/10 from 146 viewers, The Dare is a mixed bag - check out reviews to see if it's right for you.

On what should be a rare family night, Jay wakes up in a dank basement alongside three strangers. A cruel captor presides over their confinement with taunts and demands, turning the space into a pressure cooker. As the minutes drag, the group faces a series of challenges that probe their nerves a...

The Dare stars Bart Edwards, Richard Brake, Richard Short, Alexandra Evans, and Robert Maaser.

The Dare was directed by Giles Alderson.

The Dare was released on August 09, 2019.

The Dare is a Horror, Mystery, and Thriller film.

Bart Edwards plays Jay Jackson in The Dare. Jay is the film's protagonist who wakes up in a basement with three other prisoners.

Richard Brake plays Credence in The Dare. Credence is one of the named characters listed in the cast.

Alexandra Evans plays Kat Gill in The Dare. Kat Gill is among the top cast credited for the movie.

Robert Maaser plays Dominic Craven in The Dare. Dominic Craven is one of the characters listed in the top cast.