The Dark House

Set in the remote Bieszczady Mountains of Poland, this crime thriller follows two intersecting timelines. In 1978, a zootechnician named Edward Środoń unexpectedly stops at the Dziabas family farm. Years later, during a period of martial law, a People's Militia investigation team led by Lieutenant Mróz arrives at the same property to examine a crime scene. The narrative weaves together the events of Środoń's initial visit with the subsequent police inquiry, as the investigation reveals dangerous truths that some parties wish to keep hidden.

Directed by Wojciech Smarzowski, this film is the first in a chronological list of his works that includes Hatred, Clergy, and Home Sweet Home. The screenplay was written by Smarzowski and Łukasz Kośmicki. The ensemble cast features Arkadiusz Jakubik, Marian Dziędziel, Bartlomiej Topa, Katarzyna Cynke, Robert Wabich, and Robert Więckiewicz.

Produced by Film It and SPI International with a budget of 1 million USD, the movie has received positive feedback from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 7.3/10 based on 5,600 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 6.5/10 from 113 votes.