Movie

The Blackening

2023 · 97 min

A sharp, laugh-out-loud send-up of slasher tropes that keeps you tense and amused as it skewers stereotypes.

Tagline: We can't all die first.
Overview: Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
How it feels: Satirical, absurd, tense and campy. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Race, identity, friendship, betrayal
Content: Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
absurdstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
identity
friendship
betrayal
revenge
Places: single country house
wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild