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Into the Dark: Pooka (TV)

Into the Dark: Pooka

2018

Nacho Vigalondo

Nyasha Hatendi, Latarsha Rose, Jon Daly, Dale Dickey ...

5.2

653

Horror. Thriller A struggling actor gets a holiday season job as a Christmas character in a plush suit to promote the hottest toy of the year, “Pooka.” At first, it’s a fun and friendly distraction, but he slowly develops two personalities–one when he’s in the suit, and one that’s outside it–as Pooka slowly starts to take possession of him.

	Author	Review
United States	Daniel Kurland Bloody Disgusting	"It may not be Vigalondo’s best work, but it’s definitely up there and a very strong addition to his filmography. More than anything, “Pooka!” (...) it’s a creative, ambitious endeavor that deserves to be seen (...) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"While I admire its ambition, 'Pooka!' kind of wears out its welcome before it’s over (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"	NEU
United States	Eddie Strait The Daily Dot	"A solid entry for 'Into the Dark'. Not all of the creative choices pay off, but there are enough indelible images that you’ll remember 'Pooka!' (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Rob Hunter Film School Rejects	"As good as 'Pooka' looks at times, though, the damn thing still feels like it would have worked far better as a short."	NEU
United States	Matt Donato SlashFilm	"Not the conventional Christmas nightmare one might expect, but sharpened enough to expose purposefully provocative seasonal traumas"	POS

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