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Black Journal

1977·Movie
1h 52min
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Family, history, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

A mother so insanely overprotective of her grown son decides to make a deal with death by offering alternate victims plucked from among her fellow tenants in a 1938 Italian apartment building.
Grotesque Family SatirePsycho-Social HorrorFascist-Era AllegorySuffocating Maternal ObsessionDystopian DomesticityDark Italian ComedyPsychological ThrillerBleak & UnsettlingCharacter-Driven DramaCult Classic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Black Journal legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Journal worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Journal rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Black Journal?

1 h 52 min

Black Journal runs 1 h 52 min.

What language is Black Journal in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Black Journal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Journal in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.