Straight Into Darkness (2003)

60% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
45% of users liked it
(305 ratings)

The horrors of war flow deep in the veins of two young American G.I.s who desert their platoon during the waning days of World War II in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 director Jeff Burr's chilling tale of terror on the battlefield. Despite the best efforts of Allied forces, Axis troops… More The horrors of war flow deep in the veins of two young American G.I.s who desert their platoon during the waning days of World War II in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 director Jeff Burr's chilling tale of terror on the battlefield. Despite the best efforts of Allied forces, Axis troops still have a stronghold over many key European outposts. With time quickly running out before they are attacked by the enemy and branded deserters by their own battalion, these two desperate soldiers soon team with a deadly band of killer orphans to take out a key Nazi base and secure yet another victory for the increasingly powerful Allies. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Jeff Burr
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2005 Wide
On DVD: Jun 6, 2006

Critic Reviews

Steve Rhodes, Internet Reviews
Once it's over with, you may feel cheated since you realize that it never went much of anywhere.
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone, TheMovieChicks.com
While it's clear that this movie is trying to making a general anti-war statement, the story elements don't add up to a big picture about anything in particular.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Reminiscient of Keith Gordon's fantastic A Midnight Clear mixed with a healthy dose of Rod Serlingism, Straight Into Darkness is a dark and stark little tale.