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The Black Room

2017Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyHorror
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb3.4Metacritic–3.5Rotten Tomatoes–13%

A terrifying, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you scare easily · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A supernatural tale where evil takes on a sexy side.

Paul and Jennifer Hemdale have just moved into their dream house. But their happy marriage is about to be put to the test as they slowly discover the secret behind the black room in the cellar. Something else is already living in their new home and it is growing stronger every day.

Feels like

  • Supernatural Horror
  • Dream House Nightmare
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Demonic Possession
  • Slow Burn
  • Intense Atmosphere
  • Marriage Tested
  • Haunted House

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Rolfe Kanefsky
Written by
Rolfe Kanefsky
Produced by
Esther Goodstein, David Skye
Music by
Savant

Everyone

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Facts

April 28, 2017 · 1 h 31 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 28, 2017
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Torches and Pitchforks, Evil-Detecting Dog, Twin Switch +9

  • Torches and Pitchforks
  • Evil-Detecting Dog
  • Twin Switch
  • Prophecy Twist
  • Disney Villain Death
  • You Can't Fight Fate
  • Serial Killer
  • Blackmail Backfire
  • Aristocrats Are Evil
  • Disposing of a Body
  • Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
  • Predecessor Villain

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about The Black Room

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Where can I stream The Black Room?

The RokuFandango at Home FreeFlixHousePlexBloodstream

In the United States, The Black Room streams on Bloodstream, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is The Black Room worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 3.4).

Will The Black Room scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10.

Will The Black Room make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

What tropes does The Black Room use?

Torches and PitchforksEvil-Detecting DogTwin SwitchProphecy TwistDisney Villain DeathYou Can't Fight FateSerial KillerBlackmail BackfireAristocrats Are EvilDisposing of a BodySpeak Now or Forever Hold Your PeacePredecessor Villainand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Torches and Pitchforks, Evil-Detecting Dog, and Twin Switch.