Edge of Darkness (2010)

Edge of Darkness parents guide

Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past an R: strong violence and some strong language.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

A couple

One or two sudden jolts.

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

None flagged

It is rated R, so treat our zero as unconfirmed.

Language

Moderate

Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

Is Edge of Darkness scary?

Only a little. Edge of Darkness has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Edge of Darkness?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Edge of Darkness rated, and is it OK for kids?

Strong violence and some strong language. The R is earned, so not for kids.

What is Edge of Darkness about?

As a seasoned homicide detective, Thomas Craven has seen the bleakest side of humanity. But nothing prepares him for the toughest investigation of his life: the search for his only daughter Emma's killer. Now, he is on a personal mission to uncover the disturbing secrets surrounding her murder, including corporate corruption, government collusion and Emma's own mysterious life.

Cast and crew

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