As a passionate film enthusiast, I can’t help but reflect on Uwe Boll’s 2005 adaptation of the horror video game “Alone in the Dark.” This movie is infamous for being one of the worst video game adaptations ever produced, earning a dismal score on Rotten Tomatoes. The original “Alone in the Dark” game, developed by Infogrames in 1992, follows the gripping adventures of private investigator Edward Carnby, who battles against undead threats to mankind. Over the years, the franchise has expanded with several sequels and a 2024 reboot of the original, which received positive acclaim.
Starting from the 1990s, numerous films adapted from popular video games have emerged, with differing levels of critical praise. More recent examples like “Detective Pikachu” (2019), the “Sonic the Hedgehog” series (2020), and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023) are considered among the best video game adaptations, thanks to their adherence to the original content and impressive acting. However, films such as “Uncharted” (2022) and a future “Minecraft” movie (2025) have received mixed reviews but managed to be financially successful. Regrettably, “Alone in the Dark” (2005) remains one of the worst horror movies ever produced.
Alone In The Dark Is The Lowest-Rated Video Game Movie On Rotten Tomatoes
Alone In The Dark Was Directed By Uwe Boll
2005’s film version of “Alone in the Dark” featured Christian Slater playing Edward Carby, alongside Tara Reid and Stephen Dorff. The film showed Edward Carby joining forces with his ex-partner Aline Cedric and Commander Richard Burke to probe into the enigmatic tribe known as the Abkani who vanished centuries ago. Their investigation was complicated by assaults from supernatural beings linked to the tribe. “Alone in the Dark” received negative reviews upon release, holding the record for the worst-rated video game movie on Rotten Tomatoes with a mere 1% score.
| Lowest Rated Video Game Movies On Rotten Tomatoes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Movie | Director | Rotten Tomatoes Score |
| 2005 | Alone In The Dark | Uwe Boll | 1% |
| 2003 | House of the Dead | Uwe Boll | 3% |
| 2009 | Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li | Andrzej Bartkowiak | 3% |
| 2007 | In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale | Uwe Boll | 4% |
| 2005 | BloodRayne | Uwe Boll | 4% |
The movie “Alone in the Dark” faced severe criticism for its convoluted narrative, uninspiring performances, questionable directing and production by Boll, weak horror elements, and failure to adhere to the source material; numerous critics even labeled it as one of the worst films ever made. In an interview, the screenwriter, Blair Erickson, disclosed that his initial script was more aligned with the “Alone in the Dark” video game series, but Boll was dissatisfied with the outcome and insisted on numerous revisions (as reported by Something Awful). “Alone in the Dark” also joined a list of video game movies that flopped at the box office, earning just $12.7 million against a budget of $20 million.
Alone In The Dark Somehow Got A Sequel 3 Years Later (And It Was Just As Bad)
Uwe Boll Served As Producer On The Sequel
Despite its significant flaws and disappointing box office performance, the film Alone in the Dark sparked a sequel in 2008. The character of Edward Carnby was taken over by Rick Yune when Christian Slater declined to reprise his role. In this sequel, Carnby partners with a former witch-hunter named Abner Lundberg (played by Lance Henriksen) to locate a witch, Elisabeth Dexter (Allison Lange), who aims to seize the soul of a young woman named Natalie (Rachel Specter). Uwe Boll returned to the film franchise as a producer, with Peter Sheerer and Michael Roesch sharing co-directing duties.
In contrast to its predecessor, “Alone in the Dark II” faced criticism for being a dull and unnecessary sequel to a poorly rated film. However, the sequel was commended by critics for staying truer to the original games, its production quality, and Rick Yune’s performance as Edward Carnby. It is often considered superior to the original movie, according to IGN. The 2005 film, “Alone in the Dark,” has since gained a reputation as a “so bad, it’s good” adaptation of the popular video game series.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, Something Awful, IGN
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