

Dark Matters
Roberto Aguirre-sacasa
Deep in the northern woods, world famous anthropologist Anne McCauley is researching the dark rituals of America's first nations.
Aided by local Shaman Vernon Rivers, she is learning the spine chilling tale of Windigo, a legendary cannibal creature.
Suddenly her son and despised daughter in law return to her secluded cottage.
A series of diabolical events is triggered that brings the audience and Anne McCauley face to face with the darkest fears that lurk in all of us: that territory where the supernatural blends with murder and ritual death.
Don't be fooled by names in the cast list, for no one is what he or she appears to be and everyone is wearing a mask of deception.
Dark Rituals is a contemporary thriller of revenge and family conflict, spiced with a delicious seasoning of black humor.
"Dark Rituals is a thriller like no other you've ever seen. It brilliantly combines seduction, betrayal, and a dozen 180 degree plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat."
— North Star
"An exciting and devilish cross between Deathtrap, Psycho, and Basic Instinct."
— MCTV
"Thom Bennett skillfully blends authentic First Nations' legends and beliefs with an inventive story of murder and intrigue."
— Clarkston Village Players
"Dark Rituals" is a thriller with many twists...just when you think you finally have everyone figured out, the plot shifts yet again."
— The Muskokan
| Character |
|---|
| Vernon Rivers First Nations male; 35 - 55 |
| Harrison Mccualey Anne's son; 29 |
| Dorothy Mccauley Harrison's wife; 25 |
| Dr. D. Murray physician; mid-30s |
| Anne Mccauley writer; mid to late 60s |
Dark Rituals is a American comedy play written by Thom Bennett and published by Samuel French in New York (1994).
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