The Big Picture

  • Shocking Dark shamelessly plagiarizes from James Cameron's Terminator and Aliens to sell itself as a knockoff version of the popular films.
  • The film combines elements from both franchises, but fails to captivate with wooden acting, campy tone, and poor dialogue.
  • Despite its flaws, Shocking Dark does have some original and engaging elements, particularly with its post-apocalyptic Venice setting and unique-looking monsters.