A group of disturbed individuals manage to escape from a mental institution during a power outage. They then put a doctor and his family at risk when they target their farmhouse, located in New Jersey. Donald Pleasence portrays the unusual director of the facility, joined by Jack Palance and Martin Landau. "Alone in the Dark," released in 1982, isn't widely known but takes inspiration from films like "Silent Night…

This straightforward suspense film offers some enjoyment, featuring a likeable group of performers including Jack Palance, Martin Landau and Donald Pleasence. The scary parts were agreeable, and the performances generally held up well. I managed to guess one small surprise at the end, but it still worked pretty well. It would be ideal for watching on Halloween. **3.75/5**