on StageOne
$20 + $8 Fees
$17 + $8 Fees
Join us for a special hometown screening of The Strange Dark, followed by a Q&A with Lead Actress Nili Bassman — one of FTC’s own Theatre Education teachers — and Director Chris Messineo. After making waves on the festival circuit with over 25 festival selections and 30+ award nominations — including wins for Best Feature, Best Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Director, and Best Screenplay — this acclaimed sci-fi thriller comes home for one unforgettable night of film, conversation, and community.
1h 24m
Director: Chris Messineo
Writer: Chris Messineo
Stars: Nili Bassman, Caleb Scott, Carmen Borla
IMDb RATING: 9.0/10
A mind-bending sci-fi thriller unfolds over the course of one unsettling night in one house — where nothing is quite what it seems. The Strange Dark feels like a modern episode of The Twilight Zone: eerie, intimate, and full of unnerving twists.
When Edgar becomes convinced he can see the future, his wife believes he’s losing his mind, his daughter thinks he’s just strange — and the mysterious agents from Double Star Accounting will stop at nothing to retrieve their stolen data.
This gripping, slow-burning thriller has captivated audiences at over 25 film festivals worldwide, earning more than 30 nominations and multiple awards, including Best Feature, Best Actor (Nili Bassman), Best Ensemble, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.
The consensus of reviewers: The Strange Dark is an edgy, inventive spin on sci-fi — a smart, suspenseful thriller with real emotional depth. Powered by a clever script, sharp direction, and standout performances, it delivers pure, original sci-fi that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Witty, funny, tense, and full of surprises, it keeps you hooked from start to finish.