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Black Rainbow

Seen it?

1989 | 103 min | Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mike Hodges

  • Rosanna ArquetteMartha Travis
  • Jason RobardsWalter Travis
  • Tom HulceGary Wallace
  • Mark JoyLloyd Harley
  • Ron RosenthalLieutenant Irving Weinberg
  • John BennesTed Silas
  • Linda PierceMary Kuron
  • Olek KrupaTom Kuron
  • Marty TerryMrs. Adams
  • Ed GradyEditor, Geoff McBain