| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | C+ |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | C- |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C+ |
| Run Time: | 89 |
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| Video Release: | 10 Apr 2012 |
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In the movies, aliens usually attack big American cities, as seen in Battle: Los Angeles and War of the Worlds (New York). In Skyline (also set in L.A.) a bright blue light is the first sign of an impending extra-terrestrial invasion.
Home Video Extra Features
Home Video Notes: The Darkest Hour
Release Date: 10 April 2012
The Darkest Hourreleases to home video on Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D. Both versions offer the following bonus extras:
- Commentary with Chris Gorak
- All-new short film “The Darkest Hour: Survivors”
- The Darkest Hour: Visualizing an Invasion featurette
- Deleted/extended scenes

Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.