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DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages video game
Graphic violence and horror
Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) that follows the rise of the series' protagonist, the Doom Slayer, as he becomes the last hope of a kingdom fighting against the forces of Hell in a techno-medieval setting.
Sexual violence themes, sexual themes
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a six-part docuseries covering the disturbing stories about child Nickelodeon stars who suffered emotional and sexual abuse on set during the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
Terminator: Dark Fate
Terminator 6
Strong violence & offensive language
A cyborg soldier and Sarah Connor must stop an advanced liquid Terminator from hunting down a young girl, whose fate is critical to the survival of the human race.
Violence, offensive language & content that may disturb
After Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt her and turn her into a Dark Phoenix, the X-Men are forced to decide whether her life is worth more than all of humanity.
Violence, offensive language & drug use
The Dark Horse is a true-story drama about Genesis Potini, a well-known chess player living with bipolar who has faced many challenges throughout his life. He finds purpose and healing through mentoring at-risk youth while protecting his nephew from gang life.
Te whakarekereke, te reo mōrihariha me te mahi pūroi
He whakaari kōrero-pono The Dark Horse mō Genesis Potini, he kaitākaro whaikīngi rongonui e pāngia ana ki te māuiui whaiaro rua, ā, kua arohia ngā tino wero puta noa i tōna ao. Ka whai take ia, ka whai rongoā hoki mā te whakaruruhau i ngā taiohi e whakaraerae ana i a ia e whakahaumaru ana i tāna irāmutu i te ao o te kēnge.
Violence
With the Dark Elves planning to plummet the universe into eternal darkness, Thor embarks on a personal journey where he is unexpectedly reunited with Jane Foster, who helps him in his effort to stop evil.
Violence
When Bane terrorises Gotham City, disrupting its eight-year-long period of peace, Bruce Wayne is forced to come out of hiding and face the villain.
Medium level violence
When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc on the people of Gotham, Batman and his allies must work together to end his madness.
Violence, cruelty, content that may disturb
Coming Home in the Dark is a tense, realistic thriller movie from Aotearoa, produced in 2020.
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Darkness
Suitable for general audiences
Directed by Simon Savory
| Running time: | 6 minutes |
| Country of origin: | UK |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 30 April 2014 |
| Approved formats: | Digital Cinema Package (DCP) |
Darkness
Suitable for general audiences
2024, Directed by Suzie Hanna
| Running time: | 2 minutes |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 15 October 2024 |
| Approved formats: | Digital Cinema Package (DCP) |
Dark
Suitable for general audiences
2024, Directed by Jane Glennie
| Running time: | 2 minutes |
| Country of origin: | United Kingdom |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 15 October 2024 |
| Approved formats: | Digital Cinema Package (DCP) |
Darkness
Restricted to persons 13 years and over
Horror scenes
2002, Directed by Jaume Balaguero
| Alternate title: | Dark,The |
| Running time: | 89 minutes |
| Country of origin: | USA/Spain |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 27 February 2015 |
| Approved formats: | Online |
Dark Garden
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Explicit sex scenes
Directed by Michael Ninn
| Running time: | 115 minutes |
| Country of origin: | USA |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 19 May 2000 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Tides
Restricted to persons 16 years and over
Violence, offensive language & sex scenes
Directed by Bret Stern
| Running time: | 97 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 07 September 2000 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Rider
Unsuitable for audiences under 16 years of age
Content may offend - violence and/or offensive language
Directed by Bob Ivy
| Running time: | 96 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 15 July 1993 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Breed
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Violence
Directed by Richard Pepin
| Running time: | 96 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 24 June 1997 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Sun
Suitable for mature audiences
Directed by David Nerlish
| Running time: | 3 minutes |
| Country of origin: | Australia |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 19 January 2000 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Tower
Unsuitable for audiences under 16 years of age
No notes
| Running time: | 91 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 13 December 1989 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Turn
Restricted to persons 16 years and over
Violence
Directed by Derek Bent
| Running time: | 5 minutes |
| Country of origin: | New Zealand |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 16 April 2008 |
| Approved formats: | DVD |
In Darkness
Restricted to persons 16 years and over
Violence, sex scenes & content that may disturb
Directed by Agnieska Holland
| Running time: | 137 minutes |
| Country of origin: | Poland/Canada/Germany |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 28 August 2017 |
| Approved formats: | DVD |
Dark Holiday
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers
Language or content may offend
Directed by Lou Antonio
| Running time: | 95 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 06 June 1990 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Love
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Explicit sex scenes
Directed by Bud Lee
| Running time: | 84 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 02 July 2001 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Mirror
Restricted to persons 16 years and over
Horror scenes & violence
Directed by Pablo Proenza
| Alternate title: | Shut In |
| Running time: | 86 minutes |
| Country of origin: | USA |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 04 February 2010 |
| Approved formats: | DVD |
Dark Illusions
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Explicit sex scenes
Directed by James DiGiorgio
| Running time: | 102 minutes |
| Country of origin: | USA |
| Label issued by: | Labelling Body |
| Label issued on: | 20 June 2003 |
| Approved formats: | DVD |
Dark Angels
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Explicit sex scenes & horror scenes
Directed by Nic Andrews
| Running time: | 117 minutes |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 12 September 2001 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Dark Sea
Restricted to persons 18 years and over
Violence, sexual violence, drug use, offensive language & sex scenes
Directed by Roberta Torre
| Running time: | 78 minutes |
| Country of origin: | Italy |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 09 June 2009 |
| Approved formats: | DVD |
Dark Horse
Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers
Low level offensive language
Directed by Jim Marbrook
| Running time: | 69 minutes |
| Country of origin: | New Zealand |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 08 September 2003 |
| Approved formats: | VHS |
Perfect Dark
Restricted to persons 16 years and over
Violence
| Country of origin: | Japan |
| Label issued by: | Classification Office |
| Label issued on: | 02 October 2000 |
| Approved formats: | Games |