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7.1
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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 6

This documentary gives us an entertaining “comeback” narrative arc for the Darkness, the British neo glam-rock band with outrageous campy stylings, sparkly catsuits and real songwriting talent.

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Cast & Crew

Simon Emmett
Director
Roger Taylor
As Self
Ed Sheeran
As Self
Jo Whiley
As Self
Dan Hawkins
As Self

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Welcome to the Darkness tells the story of a band that rose to fame and then disappeared. The documentary follows the British glam rockers, twins Justin and Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, and new drummer Rufus Taylor as they recount their journey from their debut single "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" to their eventual breakup and 20-year hiatus. Through interviews and archival footage, the film offers an intimate look at what went wrong and what brought them back together. It's a raw and honest reflection on the highs and lows of rock and roll stardom.

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