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The Black Room

1935Movie1 h 10 minNR

CrimeHorror
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–65%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–65%

Summary

In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Roy William Neill
Written by
Henry Myers, Arthur Strawn
Music by
Milan Roder, Louis Silvers, R. H. Bassett

Everyone

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Facts

July 15, 1935 · 1 h 10 min · NR

Released
July 15, 1935
Runtime
1 h 10 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Twin Switch, Chekhov's Gun, Big Bad +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Black Room?"

Questions about The Black Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Black Room?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Black Room from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Black Room worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9).

Will The Black Room scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Black Room use?

Twin SwitchChekhov's GunBig BadTorches and PitchforksGenre Mash UpDisposing of a BodyRuritaniaThe SociopathProphecy TwistPredecessor VillainThe PlaceObfuscating Disabilityand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Twin Switch, Chekhov's Gun, and Big Bad.