The Blackening (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2023, The Blackening is a comedy and horror film directed by Tim Story, running about 97 minutes. “We can't all die first.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Blackening stars Antoinette Robertson as Lisa, Sinqua Walls as Nnamdi, Dewayne Perkins as Dwayne and X Mayo as Shanika, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Blackening has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Blackening page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blackening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blackening (2023)?
- In US, The Blackening is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Blackening worth watching?
- The Blackening holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blackening?
- The Blackening stars Antoinette Robertson, Sinqua Walls, Dewayne Perkins, X Mayo and Melvin Gregg.
- When was The Blackening released?
- The Blackening was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.