“The Long Dark” evokes the feeling of reading a Stephen King novel. Similar to King’s novels, “The Long Dark” maintains tension throughout the story, dealing with the eternal subject of the fear of the unknown. Throughout history, humans have always felt unease when facing the unknown. This fear has led to the creation of ideas about gods and demons. The fear of the unknown has often prevailed over good, prompting humans to take drastic measures to overcome it. This is present in the script too – the desire to face the unknown makes the story unique.

The script “The Long Dark” explores various themes and delves deep into a monster story. It also uncovers corruption in the system, the historical killing of Native Americans, and portrays a strong sense of camaraderie. The multi-layered storytelling approach makes the story feel fresh and captivating. The emphasis on darkness, as suggested by the name “The Long Dark,” is evident as a significant portion of the film takes place at night. The script effectively uses fear as a tool to portray darkness, which is an interesting aspect of the story. No matter what the situation is, fear has always attracted ordinary people in various times.

The story begins with an adventure involving three school kids who are intrigued by rumors of a monster in the woods. They set out on a journey to uncover the truth that haunts their town. Their quest proves successful when they come face to face with a mysterious creature. Fast forward to the present day, a group of college security guards stumbles upon a network of tunnels at their college. Concurrently, they experience eerie happenings during their shifts, sparking their curiosity to unravel the truth. Their search is lengthy and challenging, with multiple interruptions along the way. Despite this, they persevere and continue their investigation, enlisting the help of others to aid them. Eventually, they uncover the root cause of the disturbances, but the operation becomes perilous and hazardous. The story concludes at this point, leaving a lasting impression. Its beauty lies in the seamless intertwining of two different time periods by the skillful hand of the writer. The way the story has been written shows the writer knew what he was doing. The skillful juggling of two periods has made the script intriguing.

The story takes a sudden turn when characters from two different time periods collide in the present. The inclusion of two time periods is an interesting aspect of this story. The way things change over time makes the story really compelling and fulfilling. However, it is filled with too many operations and lacks breathing space. Events come up abruptly, which I believe disrupts the three-act structure of the story and dilutes its impact. These are glaring problems in the story. However, the pacing, tension, and the fear make it a great read. The story is so well-written that it creates a ripple effect in your mind, shaking your consciousness and forcing you to think about how to fight against the unknown. It teaches you the power of collaboration. The way the security guards teamed up to solve the problem was really interesting. In short, the story is a wholesome package. Also, this sort of presentation is very rare in today’s time.

The Long Dark was written by Ruben Solano, who dedicated the script to those who explored the darkness with him. It’s a first-hand account. The way Ruben has described the scenes makes it evident that he experienced them to a great extent. He also mentioned that they are based on true events. The script followed all the rules and regulations that a professionally written script should maintain. It also includes a logline and synopsis, which means that if one doesn’t have enough time to read the entire script, they can get the idea about the script through the logline and synopsis.

“The Long Dark” is a captivating read. The story draws you in right from the start. Despite being a horror story, it appeals to a wide range of readers. I hope this story will be adapted into a film. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars.