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The Last Broadcast

1998·Movie
1h 27min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

What actually happened that night in the woods?

In December 1995, a four-man team from the public-access program, "Fact or Fiction", braved the New Jersey's desolate Pine Barrens determined to deliver a live broadcast of the legendary Jersey Devil. Only one came out alive. It took the jury ninety minutes to sentence the lone survivor to life in prison. One year later, a filmmaker decides to mount his own investigation...
Found Footage HorrorMystery ThrillerMicro-BudgetPine Barrens LegendTrue CrimePsychological HorrorUnreliable NarratorIndependent Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Last Broadcast

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Where can I stream The Last Broadcast legally?

The Last Broadcast is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Bloodstream in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Xumo Play. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Last Broadcast worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 47%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Last Broadcast rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Last Broadcast?

1 h 27 min

The Last Broadcast runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Last Broadcast?

Critics47
Audiences46

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 46 out of 100, so both groups see The Last Broadcast much the same way.

What language is The Last Broadcast in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Last Broadcast?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Last Broadcast in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Last Broadcast use?

The ScapegoatNever Found the BodyYou Know Too MuchTitle DropThe Ending Changes EverythingNarrator All AlongForeshadowingDocumentary of LiesApocalyptic LogPrima Donna DirectorMachine Monotone"Everybody Dies" Endingand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Last Broadcast, including The Scapegoat, Never Found the Body, You Know Too Much.