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Black Mail

2022 · 95 min

A tense, modern thriller that keeps you on edge as digital threats close in, blending paranoia with high-stakes drama.

Directed by
Obi Emelonye
Genres
Thriller
Starring
OC Ukeje, Alessandro Babalola, Julie Holden
Tagline
They're watching you right now.
Overview
A high-octane thriller in which London-based actor Chinda becomes embroiled in a sextortion lawsuit brought by a criminal oligarch and digital fraudster.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Obi Emelonye
Genres
Thriller
Starring
OC Ukeje, Alessandro Babalola, Julie Holden
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • power
  • corruption
  • deception
  • technology
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension8
Darkness7
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
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Details

Genres
thriller
Directed by
Obi Emelonye
Starring
OC Ukeje, Alessandro Babalola, Julie Holden, Nicolay Shulik, Natalia Nyudyurbegova, Jelena Borovskaya, Tony Richardson, Emma Fletcher
Runtime
95 min
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian

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