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In Search of Darkness: Part II

In Search of Darkness: Part II

The Journey Into '80s Horror Continues

2020 · 263 min · ★ 7.7 · Documentary, Horror

The ultimate ‘80s Horror retrospective just got BIGGER. In Search of Darkness: Part II is a four-hour-plus sequel to the Rondo Hatton-nominated In Search of Darkness, adding 15 new interviewees and 40+ returning favorites for the biggest and most comprehensive ‘80s Horror documentary cast ever assembled.

Directed by David A. Weiner · Written by David A. Weiner

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