'Out of Darkness' Explores Prehistoric Fear with Neanderthal Twist

Andrew Cumming's directorial debut uses a fictional language to immerse viewers in a tale of survival and mistrust.

'Out of Darkness' is a horror film set 45,000 years ago on a Scottish island, where a tribe faces a mysterious enemy revealed to be Neanderthals.
The film, directed by Andrew Cumming, uses a made-up language called 'Tola' to immerse viewers in its prehistoric setting.
Critics and audiences have had mixed reactions to the film's twist, with some feeling short-changed by the reveal.
The movie's creation involved extensive research into prehistoric life, including consultations with a Palaeolithic archaeologist.
'Out of Darkness' aims to convey a timeless message about fear and the human tendency to mistrust the unknown.