If you are an adult who has ever lain awake at 3 AM, staring at the ceiling, afraid of a job loss, a relationship, or mortality, this movie is for you. If you are a child who has ever felt their heart race when the lights click off, this movie sees you.
Adapted from the beloved children’s book by Emma Yarlett and brought to life by DreamWorks Animation, Orion and the Dark is more than just a bedtime story designed to lull children to sleep. It is a vibrant, existential exploration of anxiety, a buddy comedy featuring abstract entities, and a visual masterpiece that challenges the way we perceive the things we fear most. Orion and the Dark
visits Orion. Tired of being feared and hated, Dark takes Orion on a "celestial road trip" to show him the beauty of the night and the essential role he plays in the world. The Night Entities If you are an adult who has ever
We’ve all seen the formula: A kid is scared of the dark. The dark turns out to be a friendly monster. They go on an adventure. The kid learns not to be scared. Roll credits. It is a vibrant, existential exploration of anxiety,
His fears aren't just monsters under the bed; they are social humiliation, the heat death of the sun, and the crushing reality of mortality. Sound heavy for a kids' movie? It is. But that’s what makes it so brilliant.
: During the journey, Orion meets other personified concepts, including: : A silent entity that removes ambient noise.