About Dark Places

Dark Places is a mystery thriller film released in 2015. The movie is based on Gillian Flynn's 2009 novel of the same name. The story revolves around Libby Day, the only surviving witness of a horrific massacre that erased her family. As the film progresses, Libby, plagued by her past, seeks the truth behind the killings.

Making / Production

The movie was written and directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner. It was produced by Stephane Marsil, Charlize Theron, A. J. Dix, Beth Kono, Matthew Rhodes and others. The film's cinematography is by Barry Ackroyd, and the editing is by Billy Fox and Douglas Crise.

Actors

• Charlize Theron plays the role of Libby Day. She brings a compelling complexity to the character, embodying the torment and resolve of the traumatized woman.
• Nicholas Hoult (Lyle Wirth) radiates warmth and likability, creating a character who provides empathetic support to Theron's Libby.
• Christina Hendricks portrays Patty Day, the mother of Libby. Her performance captures the desperation and courage of a mother faced with overwhelming circumstances.
• Chloë Grace Moretz (Diondra), effectively portrays a dark and multifaceted character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Charlize Theron's character, Libby Day, was originally depicted as a redhead in Gillian Flynn's novel.
• Gillian Flynn, the author of the book, was offered a chance to write the script for the movie but declined the offer.
• Dark Places was filmed in Shreveport and Minden, Louisiana.

Quotes

• "I have a meanness inside me, real as an organ." - Libby Day
• "The truly frightening flaw in humanity is our capacity for cruelty - we all have it." - Lyle Wirth
• "I was eight the night they were killed. And suddenly I was famous." - Libby Day

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's original score was composed by BT & Gregory Tripi.
• The soundtrack album was released by Cutting Edge Group and features the film score along with a couple of songs from the film.