Black Death

Magnet Releasing | Release Date: March 11, 2011

6.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 74 Ratings

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AlienSpaceBatsDec 26, 2013

Rubbish. Tonally reminded me of Hammer Horror's Witchfinder General (1968), a medieval snuff masquerading as an action film. The story is meaningless, though if all that was to be accomplished by the writing is the notion that all sorts ofRubbish. Tonally reminded me of Hammer Horror's Witchfinder General (1968), a medieval snuff masquerading as an action film. The story is meaningless, though if all that was to be accomplished by the writing is the notion that all sorts of religious people kill other religious people for no good reason, then mission accomplished.… Expand

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mellejulieJun 20, 2011

This is a Horrible movie with emphasis on "Orrible". Indeed the title does live up to it's name. I do give this film props for living up to the period but the whole film concentrated on medieval torture and gore. It was predictable, ifThis is a Horrible movie with emphasis on "Orrible". Indeed the title does live up to it's name. I do give this film props for living up to the period but the whole film concentrated on medieval torture and gore. It was predictable, if totally boring through out. They added gore just to make it shockingly irritating. I only got through it all as my husband was controlling the channel changer. I think Ill return back to my facebook page and find something else to watch, thank you!… Expand

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MegWhiteleyMar 13, 2012

Very boring film, When I'm watch this movie I believe that I found a great horror title, but sorprise, I'm sleep with this film. Black Death is a very awful film.

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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019

It's young Melissandre vs Ned Stark, but with even less production money, if that's possible. Acting is superb, everyone is british, so that's to be expected. But the lack of budget and substance made it boring AF

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DawdlingPoetNov 28, 2021

This is understandably a dark and bleak watch. The plot pace is a little slow to build and there's some quite jerky/wobbly camerawork used, adding to the sense of unease, apprehension and panic, although I know some people can't stand jerkyThis is understandably a dark and bleak watch. The plot pace is a little slow to build and there's some quite jerky/wobbly camerawork used, adding to the sense of unease, apprehension and panic, although I know some people can't stand jerky camerwork, so I thought I'd mention it. It felt a little forced for my taste, personally.

For a film categorised on some sites as a horror, its not fast paced enough, or gory enough, for me to regard it as such - IMDB classify it as an action, adventure and drama film, which seems more appropriate but given its title and cover image, I'd imagine most people would assume it to be a horror film. There is certainly bloody violence present, don't get me wrong but it felt more, to me, like perhaps a mysterious part thriller, part period drama film. It didn't appear to have a big budget, having the feel of a TV film I'd say but I thought it was generally reasonably watchable, that is if your ok with the disorientating aspect of the often shaky camerawork during the faster paced scenes (there are some) and the not entirely clear plot direction.

I thought it was interesting to see Eddie Redmayne play the role of one of the main characters - Osmund, an adolescent monk hoping to find the truth behind tales of people cured from the bubonic plague. He did pretty well playing someone still somewhat growing up, trying to gauge what might be out there, what truth(s) there may be and so on but the camerawork did put me off and I wish the plot direction was a little more solid (it seemed a little directionless at times). Its not a really awful watch per se but its by no means great either - an ok watch overall, at the best. I also wouldn't say its not at all spooky or sinister in tone but it seemed a little too bland mid way through - I wasn't convinced we were going to reach any real conclusions as such.

Would I recommend it? if your a big fan of Eddie Redmayne and would like to see him play such a role, then it may be worth watching for that reason but otherwise I wouldn't go out of your way to see it, no.… Expand

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