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The Black Room

1982·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb4.9

Where to watch

Fandango at Home FreeNight Flight+FlixFlingPlexEternal Family

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The Black Room fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth6
  • Complexity6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo Watch

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About

There is a room for rent in the Hollywood Hills, and the tenants are paying in blood!

An unfaithful businessman rents a spare room from two siblings to use for his sexual conquests, unaware that they're serial killers who murder every woman he brings there.
Exploitation HorrorPsychological ThrillerSerial KillerSexually ViolentGoryIntense SuspenseCult Classic1980s

Crew

Directed by:
Elly Kenner, Norman Thaddeus Vane
Written by:
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Produced by:
Aaron C. Butler, D.P. Cronin
Composed by:
Art Podell, James Ackley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Black Room

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Black Room legally?

Fandango at Home FreeNight Flight+FlixFlingPlexEternal FamilyFawesomeTroma NOWTubi TV

The Black Room is included with a subscription to Night Flight+, FlixFling, Eternal Family, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Black Room worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Room rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Black Room?

1 h 28 min

The Black Room runs 1 h 28 min.

Was The Black Room a box office hit?

Budget$250,000
Box office$2 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $250,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

What language is The Black Room in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Room?

10ATAUBECADEESFRGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Black Room in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Black Room use?

Blackmail BackfireKill and ReplaceGenre Mash UpPredecessor VillainAbdicate the ThroneAristocrats Are EvilSerial KillerEvil-Detecting DogOff-Limits RoomBig BadSpeak Now or Forever Hold Your PeaceVillain Protagonistand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for The Black Room, including Blackmail Backfire, Kill and Replace, Genre Mash Up.