Dark Skies is a 2013 English-language Horror Sci-Fi movie written and directed by Scott Stewart and produced by Jason Blum, Couper Samuelson and Jeanette Brill under the banner of Alliance Films in collaboration with Blumhouse Productions. As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Dark skies stars Keri Russell in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, Kadan Rockett, J. K. Simmons, J.k. Simmons and L.j. Benet. The screenplay is written by Scott Stewart. The music was composed by Joseph Bishara. Cinematography was done by David Boyd and editing by Peter Gvodas. The motion picture has a running time of 97 minutes. It was released on 18th April 2013. The Film was successful at box office. Dark Skies was made on a budget of $3 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $27 million. Distribution rights for the motion picture were acquired by Dimension Films.