The Black String (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2018, The Black String is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Brian Hanson, running about 90 minutes. “When nightmares become reality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a suburban slacker has a reckless encounter with a mysterious woman, his life begins to unravel in horrific fashion. His friends and family believe he's losing his mind, but he's convinced something far more sinister is taking place.
Who’s in it. The Black String stars Frankie Muniz as Jonathan, Ravi Patel as Dr. May, Jackie Moore as Lollipop and Alexander Ward as The Entity, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Black String has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black String page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black String tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black String (2018)?
- In US, The Black String is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black String worth watching?
- The Black String holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black String?
- The Black String stars Frankie Muniz, Ravi Patel, Jackie Moore, Alexander Ward and Cullen Douglas.
- When was The Black String released?
- The Black String was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.