Black Dog
Seen it?2024 | 6 min | Horror
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it was a solid box office hit, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 6 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A teenage boy relives his traumatic past over and over again and must overcome his past to break free.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Cannes award: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard. Also nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alex Anderson
- Jos PascoeBoy
- Aksel FengerAlbert