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Black Mountain Side

Seen it?

2016 | 99 min | Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.2 out of 10 from audiences. 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 likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Repulsion, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A group of archaeologists working in Northern Canada uncover a strange structure dating over ten thousand years before the present. The team soon finds themselves isolated when their communication systems fail and they begin to feel the effects of solitude.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nick Szostakiwskyj

  • Shane TwerdunJensen
  • Michael DicksonProfessor Piers Olsen
  • Carl ToftfeltFrancis Månro
  • Marc Anthony WilliamsRobert Michael Giles
  • Timothy LyleDrew McNaughton
  • Steven BradleySteven Wells
  • Nathaniel GordonCreature (Voice)
  • Bryce McLaughlinRamis
  • Kelvin BonneauNavaron
  • Cameron TremblayStation 9 (voice)