Orion and the Dark – A Fear-Tackling Movie Review
Director: Sean Charmatz
Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Lloyd Taylor (Screenplay)
Writer: Emma Yarlett (Book)
Cast
- Jacob Tremblay (Doctor Sleep)
- Carla Gugino (Gerald’s Game)
- Paul Walter Hauser (Richard Jewell)
- Natasia Demetriou (What We Do in the Shadows)
- Angela Bassett (Black Panther Wakanda Forever)
- Colin Hanks (King Kong)
Plot: Follows Orion, a young boy who is afraid of heights, pets, and rendered nearly catatonic by the worst of all perils: the dark. The Dark takes Orion on a nighttime trip to prove to the youngster that the only thing to fear is fear itself.
Runtime: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Orion and the Dark starts when a young boy Orion is scared of everything. He is a walking nervous wreck, with his biggest fear being the Dark. One night, the Dark visits him and takes him on a journey to teach him there isn’t anything to fear at night in the dark.
On their journey together, Orion gets to meet the other fears that cause him stress. However, the longer he spends on the journey, he learns about the bigger causes of his problems and how to overcome them.
Verdict on Orion and the Dark
Orion and the Dark is an animated adventure following a nervous little boy who gets taken on an adventure to conquer his fears. However, the journey takes him around the world learning new things he never imagined.
This is a magical tale about understanding the importance of things you can’t explain. It challenges you to overcome your fears in a way that feels a lot like ‘Inside Out’. The journey is filled with fear-conquering moments which take us on wild adventures. Along with showing that most of our biggest fears are in our minds. It has a strong meaning and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Where to Watch
JustWatch
Watch If You Liked: Inside Out
Final Thoughts – Orion and the Dark is an enjoyable family-friendly adventure.
