Nerds That Geek Movie Review: ‘Darling’

Written by Scott Edwards

​It is never easy to find a job that you really want and can be happy at. I have been going through all kinds of job listings and still have not found one that has piqued my interest. I know this is the problem for so many people right now, as there are some jobs out there, but none of them seem to be the perfect fit. When this happens, you need to think outside of the box a little bit. When you find something that you may be passionate about that you may not be qualified for, it should not hold you back from applying, since when you get your interview, they will see that you really want the job and will take the time to ensure that you will do a great job at it.

Arriving at her new employer's house, Darling is welcomed in with open arms. Needing a caretaker while she is away, the Madame thinks that she has found the perfect woman to keep her house safe. Telling Darling a little bit about the house, she also tells the young woman about the previous caretaker and how she threw herself off of the balcony. Every house on the block has a history to it, and even though this one may be haunted, there should be no worries as long as Darling does her job. 

Making herself at home, Darling takes a walk around the house and finds that there is one door that she cannot enter. Getting a call from the Madame, Darling shares her concern about this door, but it is supposed to be locked up at all times. Darling fails to tell the Madame however that she is getting strange visions inside of the house and that there are strange noises all around her. Thinking little about this, Darling goes on with her daily duties, but when returning from the store, a stranger touches her on the shoulder.

Being frightened of The Man, Darling flashes to a vision of him trying to kill her in the bedroom. Apologizing to the young woman for frightening her, he heads into work and does not expect to see her again. But Darling has something else on her mind when it comes to The Man, as she starts to stalk him outside of his office. As the house seems to have calmed down, the visions continue in Darling’s head and she cannot find a way to get rid of them. Dressing up and going out to the local bar, Darling is able to convince The Man to go home with her. Hearing more about the house from him, Darling has something special planned for the evening and it will be the death of everyone involved.

This is a nice little film and with so many jump cuts, the camera work is actually very good. I liked how the black and white was utilized and added to the story, rather than leaving you to ask why it was shot that way. With the scare devices being set and a warning when the film started, it was hard to look away, even for a moment since you never knew what was going to be on the screen next. I liked watching as Darling spiraled into madness in the house, but it may not have been the house’s fault for the breakdown. As the story plays on, you get the sense that Darling knows what is happening around her and her true fate lies behind the only locked door in the house. Stay Scared.

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