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The Blackcoat's Daughter

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2017 | 94 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (74% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.9 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 Weapons or The Exorcist, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two young women at a prestigious prep school are assailed by an evil, invisible power when they're stranded over winter break.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    74% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $144K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 206K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Osgood Perkins

  • Emma RobertsJoan Marsh
  • Kiernan ShipkaKat
  • Lucy BoyntonRose
  • James RemarBill
  • Lauren HollyLinda
  • Peter J. GrayRick
  • Emma HolzerLizzy
  • Matthew StefiukRanger
  • Greg EllwandFather Brian
  • Elana KrauszMs. Prescott