Black Mountain Side

2016·Movie
1h 39min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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Black Mountain Side fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You want fast pacing

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About

There is something under the ice

A group of archaeologists uncover a strange structure in Northern Canada, dating over ten thousand years before the present. The team finds themselves isolated when their communication systems fail and it's not long before they begin to feel the effects of the solitude.
Isolation HorrorAtmospheric MysteryArctic SettingSlow-Burn TensionPsychological BreakdownUnexplained PhenomenaEerie Sound DesignAncient Evil

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Black Mountain Side legally?

Black Mountain Side is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Screambox, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto 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 Black Mountain Side worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Mountain Side rated?

NRDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Black Mountain Side?

1 h 39 min

Black Mountain Side runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Mountain Side?

Critics80
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Black Mountain Side higher (80) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Black Mountain Side in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Black Mountain Side?

15ATCACHDEDKFIGBIENLNOPLSETRTW+1

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Mountain Side in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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