The Darkest Hour competition

Alien invasion? No problem. As the movies have taught us time and time again all it takes to stop a nasty ET is a barrage of bullets or a swift punch to the chops. Not in The Darkest Hour, where the interstellar invaders are made of pure energy and, for all intents and purposes, invisible. Yipes!

As the press release puts it: “ THE DARKEST HOUR follows software designers Sean ( Emile Hirsch, Milk, Speed Racer ) and Ben ( Max Minghella, The Social Network ) on a journey to Moscow where they hope to sell a new social networking concept to the Russian market. When their business plans turn sour they commiserate in the company of the beautiful Anne ( Rachel Taylor ) and Natalie ( Olivia Thirlby ), before noticing strange apparitions in the sky. Wonder turns to horror, however, when the city is suddenly overrun by invisible forces that disintegrate any life form on approach!

Fighting to survive, the group soon learns that electrical devices activate when an alien is near. Can they outsmart their extraterrestrial attackers and become the first of the human kind to survive the darkest hour?”

Intrigued? Then check out this exclusive clip for what to expect.

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The Darkest Hour is released on DVD and 3D Blu-ray 21 May complete with a digital copy and five deleted/extended scenes. To win one of five copies on Blu-ray answer the fowling simple question .

Jordan Farley
Deputy Editor, Total Film

I'm the Deputy Editor at Total Film magazine, overseeing the features section of every issue where you can read exclusive, in-depth interviews and see first-look images from the biggest films. I was previously the News Editor at sci-fi, fantasy and horror movie bible SFX. You'll find my name on news, reviews, and features covering every type of movie, from the latest French arthouse release to the biggest Hollywood blockbuster. My work has also featured in Official PlayStation Magazine and Edge.

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