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Celebrate and explore early ’90s Horror in the latest installment of the acclaimed In Search of Darkness documentary series, packed with five-and-a-half hours of critical takes, insider tales, and unheard anecdotes!

Telling the stories is our incredible cast, including Heather Langenkamp (Actor, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare), John Carpenter (Director, In The Mouth of Madness), Frank Henenlotter (Director, Frankenhooker), Tim Balme (Actor, Dead Alive), Michael Gross (Actor, Tremors), and many more.

You too can join these Horror legends with your name in the credits! Secure your place in Horror history by ordering by midnight on November 3rd!

Your In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 Blu-ray comes with a Slipcase featuring alternate artwork and our celebratory booklet, plus a host of collectible merchandise, including two movie posters, limited edition sew-on patch, digital soundtrack, and certificate!

Alternatively, upgrade to get a T-shirt, or even an Associate Producer, Producer, or Executive Producer credit. Or opt for our digital version, which includes a digital copy of the movie, digital soundtrack, and PDF booklet.

Want more? Add the In Search of Darkness ’80s Trilogy Blu-rays at checkout for an additional 14+ hours of Horror. Or expand into Sci-fi with an Aliens Expanded Blu-ray or our In Search of Tomorrow Book.

Lost Decade? Think Again!

The ’90s was a much more exciting time for horror filmmaking than many people may remember, boasting an abundance of creative visions, vibrant approaches, and insane, memorable entries.

Directed by David Weiner (In Search of Darkness: I-III), In Search of Darkness 1990-1994 is a fun and energetic exploration of the first half of this “lost decade,” where filmmakers lined up ’80s horror icons alongside new, darker villains, as well as capitalizing on burgeoning, cutting-edge CGI effects.

By focusing on just a five year period we can celebrate everything from mainstream studio Horror classics to straight-to-video titles shot on a shoestring budget.

In Search of Darkness 90 - 94 poster designs. Click to enlarge

In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 is packed with new stories and insights into the films you love from the legends that made them. Here are just a few of our favorite segments:

Terror on TV - Gilbert Adler (Producer, Tales From The Crypt & Freddy's Nightmares) and Mike Flanagan (Doctor Sleep) reminisce over the abundance of great horror TV in the ’90s while Tommy Lee Wallace (Stephen King’s It) and Mick Garris (The Stand) tell tales from their respective Stephen King miniseries.

The Emergence of CGI & AI Fears - Our contributors, including John Carpenter (Director, In The Mouth of Madness), Heather Langenkamp (Actor, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare), and Alex Winter (Actor, Freaked) cast judgment on the explosion of CGI in the early ’90s and future advancements in AI that may replace actors.

Trash Horror - We celebrate the many DIY, shot-on-video, and straight-to-video Horror movies in the ’90s, with contributions from David Dastmalchian (Actor, Late Night with the Devil), Annie Choi (Author, Bleeding Skull!), Jörg Buttgereit (Director, Nekromantik 2), and more.

Horror Villains: The New Blood - Our cast, including Bernard Rose (Director, Candyman), Robert Kurtzman (SFX, Misery), Doug Bradley (Actor, Hellraiser franchise), examine how movies such as Misery, Candyman, and Silence of the Lambs saw new villains emerge to contend with franchise favorites.

Collectible Merchandise

The Greatest Cast of ’90s Horror Legends Ever Assembled

Don’t Forget Your Add-Ons!

If you've missed out on our previous titles, we've got a selection available to choose from at checkout. All add-ons ship in the same package with your In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 order (estimated shipping Dec. 2024)

Shipping & Fulfillment

Shipping: Shipping is charged at the point of fulfillment at cost (your shipping cost will be the price we pay and we will not make profit on it). In the current economic climate, shipping costs are fluctuating and hard to predict. Delaying payment for shipping benefits both sides as we avoid overcharging (bad for you) and undercharging (bad for our documentary budget).

We expect shipping prices to be $12 for domestic (US), $20 for international orders without a t-shirt, and $25 for international orders with a t-shirt.

Fulfillment: Our physical rewards will be manufactured and shipped from California by a trusted partner who we have previously worked with. Blu-rays are factory pressed and manufactured to the highest standard possible (the same standard as AAA releases). Our items are sent in very study packaging (posters rolled, not folded) to ensure everything arrives with you safely.

Soundtrack

We’ve partnered with our friends at New Retro Wave to curate our official soundtrack! Your order includes a digital version of the soundtrack plus the stunning score by Dream Invaders!

Small Print

By making a purchase you acknowledge that elements of the project, including but not limited to the artwork and content, is subject to change, and that the final project may differ from what is presented while the campaign is active.

In order to ensure you receive information about your order by email, please whitelist no-reply@creatorvc.com, codes@creatorvc.com, orders@creatorvc.com and no-reply@royalmail.com to ensure you can receive our emails.

Find out a little about us below. If you are a member of the press or an influencer, scroll down to find links to our press kit and information on how to request a review copy.

Our Team

CREATORVC is an independent producer of community-powered entertainment: long-form factual content that is shaped and inspired by a dedicated community of fans. Our projects include the critically acclaimed In Search of Darkness trilogy, the ‘80s Sci-Fi documentary In Search of Tomorrow, and the recently completed Aliens Expanded.

The team on this project includes:

David Weiner (Writer & Director) - David Weiner's credits include writer/director of the In Search of Darkness '80s horror trilogy and the ’80s Sci-Fi documentary In Search of Tomorrow and executive producer of Aliens Expanded. Previous to CREATORVC, David was editor-in-chief of Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine; a writer for The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision; senior editor at Entertainment Tonight online for 13 years; and a multiple Rondo Award winner.

Robin Block (Executive Producer) - Founder/CEO of CREATORVC, the world’s leading crowdfunded factual entertainment company. Robin is also the creator and Exec Producer of the critically acclaimed In Search of Darkness ‘80s horror documentary series, the '80s Sci-Fi retrospective In Search of Tomorrow, and Aliens Expanded.

Press Kit & Partnerships

If you are a member of the press you can access our press kit here. If you are an influencer, use this form to apply to join our affiliate program.

Payment FAQ

When Do I Pay for Shipping?

Shipping is charged at the point of fulfillment at cost (your shipping cost will be the price we pay and we will not make profit on it). We estimate this will happen in January 2025.

The shipping payment will be a separate payment: you will receive an email with a link to our payment portal. Please note this email will come to the email address you provided at purchase and we cannot send it to an alternate email address.

We expect shipping prices to be $12 for domestic (US), $20.00 for international orders without t-shirt, and $25 for international orders with a t-shirt.

Why do you only provide delivery estimates for digital and physical releases?

We understand that you’re eager to receive your copy of In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994, and we appreciate your patience! Due to the complexity of our supply chain and the unique nature of our documentaries, we provide delivery estimates rather than fixed dates.

Our documentaries often have extended runtimes, which can make the quality control (QC) process more time-consuming than expected. Ensuring the highest standard for both digital and physical releases is a priority, and we want every detail to be perfect for our backers.

If any delays arise, we always communicate updates promptly and transparently to keep you informed. Your support and understanding help us deliver the best experience possible. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!

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What is Your Refund Policy?

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee from your date of purchase. After this, money is allocated to producing your items and refunds will not be available. In the event of a problem with shipping where ourselves or one of our partners is at fault (such as a damaged package) we will send out replacements

Do You Accept International Orders?

Yes. We offer shipping worldwide to most countries, and accept most currencies through our secure payment processing system. Although payments are processed in U.S. Dollars, you will see the equivalent charge in your currency on your bank or credit card statement.

Will I Be Charged Customs/Import Fees on my International Order?

Please check your country's import rules. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for import fees

Documentary FAQ

What Will The Tech Specs for the Digital Download Be?

The download will be a H264 MP4 file, 1080p. We expect the download size to be approximately 15GB.

Why Isn’t There a DVD Format?

Due to low demand we no longer offer our documentaries on DVD.

Will The Blu-ray Be Region-Free?

Yes, the Blu-ray will be region free.

Will the Documentary Have Subtitles?

Yes, English and Spanish

When Will I Receive My Copy?

We currently estimate digital editions will be sent out in Q4 of 2024 and physical editions will be sent out in January 2025.

How Can I Ensure I Receive My Digital Copy?

In order to ensure you receive information about your order by email, please whitelist no-reply@creatorvc.com, codes@creatorvc.com, and orders@creatorvc.com to ensure you can receive our emails.

Will The Documentary Be Available on Streaming Platforms?

The documentary and experience is exclusive to our backers who pre-order. There are no plans to make this available on streaming platforms.

What can I put as my username in the credits?

Names in the credits are limited to 28 characters. We don’t accept bad language, racial, or sexual terms. You can include your online handle or the name of your website/blog/channel if you wish to and it fits within your 28 characters.

Will There Be Live Events?

Our live events were a special bonus for people who came on board for our Oct. 2023 presale and will not be repeated.

Other Q&A

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