The Music Box (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2018, The Music Box is a thriller film directed by John Real, running about 83 minutes. “Hear no evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When six-year-old Sophie is tragically orphaned guardianship is assigned to her estranged aunt Annabelle. The two move into a large, eerie, Victorian house where Sophie unearths a locked wooden box with a strange symbol drawn on it. Desperate to connect with her niece Annabelle pries the lock open revealing a beautiful music box. Each time the music box is wound and replayed it's surprisingly chilling melody plays slightly longer, captivating Sophie even more. When the music box begins affecting Sophie's behavior and health Annabelle seeks the aid of a child psychologist and clairvoyant who soon discover the music box is possessed by an evil spirit who seeks to haunt Sophie and destroy Annabelle. As the haunting intensifies time begins to run out and Annabelle finds herself racing against the music box's melody to defeat the spirit before the last note plays.
Who’s in it. The Music Box stars Rachel Daigh as Annabelle, Antonio Lujak as Loris, Antonella Salvucci as Eva and Cearl Pepper as Sophie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, The Music Box has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Music Box page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Music Box tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Music Box (2018)?
- In US, The Music Box is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Music Box worth watching?
- The Music Box holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Music Box?
- The Music Box stars Rachel Daigh, Antonio Lujak, Antonella Salvucci, Cearl Pepper and Fiona Whitelaw.
- When was The Music Box released?
- The Music Box was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.