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The Blackening

2023·Movie
1h 37min·R
69
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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Hopefulness3
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Pop culture, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

We can't all die first.

Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
Meta-Horror ComedySlasher SatireRace & Pop Culture CommentaryEnsemble CastSelf-ReferentialTension & LaughsCabin in the Woods HomageUnconventional HorrorDialogue-Driven

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Questions about The Blackening

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Blackening legally?

The Blackening is included with a subscription to Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Blackening worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Blackening rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Blackening?

1 h 37 min

The Blackening runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Blackening?

Critics77
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate The Blackening higher (77) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Blackening a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$19 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $19 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is The Blackening in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Blackening?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Blackening in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Blackening use?

The Power of TrustLet's Split Up, Gang!Platonic Life-PartnersBrick JokePolice Are UselessMade of IronDrowning My SorrowsAffectionate ParodyAnnoying ArrowsWould Hit a GirlBig Bad FriendRed Herringand 66 more

TV Tropes lists 78 storytelling tropes for The Blackening, including The Power of Trust, Let's Split Up, Gang!, Platonic Life-Partners.