The Blackening
Seen it?2023 | 97 min | Horror, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (67 on Metacritic). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved The Cabin in the Woods or Fright Night, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$19 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 157K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Story
- Grace ByersAllison
- Antoinette RobertsonLisa
- Jermaine FowlerClifton
- Melvin GreggKing
- Dewayne PerkinsDewayne
- X MayoShanika
- Sinqua WallsNnamdi
- Jay PharoahShawn
- Yvonne OrjiMorgan
- Diedrich BaderOfficer White