Introduction by Jake Gyllenhaal
The critical and audience response made "Donnie Darko" the cult film of the year - one whose dark ambiguities caused audiences to go back to the film again and again trying to fathom its mysteries. This book brings its readers into the world of "Donnie Darko" and its creator Richard Kelly.

'Extraordinary . Film of the year.' Sleazenation
'Magnificently bizarre . Wonderful.' Empire
'Unlike anything you'll have seen before . Honestly mind-blowing.' BBC Radio 1
'Stunning . Totally original.' Time Out
'Dazzling . Demands a second viewing.' Total Film

The critical and audience response made Donnie Darko the cult film of the year - one whose dark ambiguities caused audiences to go back to the film again and again trying to fathom its mysteries.

This book brings its readers further into the world of Donnie Darko and its creator Richard Kelly. Contained within these pages are an in-depth interview with Richard Kelly who recounts the gestation of the film; the screenplay; photos and drawings from the film and artwork inspired by it.

Donnie Darko will never surrender up all its mysteries, but this book will be an indispensable guide into its intriguing world.