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The Blackcoat's Daughter

2017·Movie
1h 34min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes77%52%
IMDb5.9Metacritic686.5Rotten Tomatoes77%52%

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The Blackcoat's Daughter fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, mystery, and faith and meaning

  • Ambiguity8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

Abandoned as a child. Raised by the dark.

Two young women at a prestigious prep school are assailed by an evil, invisible power when they're stranded over winter break.
Atmospheric HorrorSupernatural MysteryPsychological ThrillerSlow-Burn SuspenseReligious ThemesBleak and UnsettlingUncanny AtmospherePrivate SchoolFemale-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Osgood Perkins, Anthony Lefresne, Joseph J. Gillanders
Written by:
Osgood Perkins
Produced by:
Bryan Bertino, Eyde Belasco, Arianne Fraser
Composed by:
Zed Starkovich, Bruce Fleming, Julien Desormeaux

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Blackcoat's Daughter

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Where can I stream The Blackcoat's Daughter legally?

PrimeKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeXumo Play

The Blackcoat's Daughter is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Blackcoat's Daughter worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Blackcoat's Daughter rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Blackcoat's Daughter?

1 h 34 min

The Blackcoat's Daughter runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Blackcoat's Daughter?

Critics73
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Blackcoat's Daughter higher (73) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Blackcoat's Daughter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Blackcoat's Daughter?

36ARATAUBOBZCACHCLCOCRDEDKECES+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Blackcoat's Daughter in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Blackcoat's Daughter use?

Old School BuildingHope SpotBeing Good SucksTragic KeepsakeHollywood AtheistNothing Is ScarierAlone with the PsychoUnwitting Instigator of DoomAlpha BitchDemonic PossessionGory Discretion ShotHollywood Exorcismand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for The Blackcoat's Daughter, including Old School Building, Hope Spot, Being Good Sucks.