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Beyond the Black Rainbow

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2010 | 110 min | Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (61% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.6 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Smile or Barbarian, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: expect drug use.

In 1983, a young mute woman with psychic abilities is held captive within the Arboria Institute, a secluded futuristic facility overseen by a sinister doctor with an unraveling mind and a growing obsession with her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    61% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 107K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Panos Cosmatos

  • Michael J. RogersBarry Nyle
  • Eva BourneElena
  • Scott HylandsMercurio Arboria
  • Marilyn NorryRosemary Nyle
  • Rondel ReynoldsonMargo
  • Ryley ZingerSentionaut
  • Gerry SouthSkinny Hesher
  • Chris GauthierFat Hesher
  • Geoffrey ConderMutant
  • Ronald ReaganSelf (archive footage)