The Blackening

Lionsgate | Release Date: June 16, 2023

4.4	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 44 Ratings

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WeidenwieselJul 22, 2023

They apparently have no problems anymore with just releasing straight up racist movies. What the F

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JLuis_001Jul 28, 2023

I've never been so happy to see a white savior.

While The Blackening doesn't quite live up to its full potential, it manages to convey its intended message with a satisfying blend of humor and entertainment. Certainly, the mix of comedy andI've never been so happy to see a white savior.

While The Blackening doesn't quite live up to its full potential, it manages to convey its intended message with a satisfying blend of humor and entertainment.

Certainly, the mix of comedy and social commentary doesn't mesh smoothly, leading to a slight disconnect with some of its proceedings, but it's important to note that the movie never deviates into a negative territory, maintaining a sufficiently balanced tone that proves that its simplicity can be effective and enjoyable in its own right.

Far from anything special, but it was entertaining. That's good enough.… Expand

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MeloraJun 23, 2023

trash and racist and stupid, not sure what anyone was thinking making this rubbish

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DieHardnotSoftJun 19, 2023

I was hoping for a few more laughs in this one. They forced it a little and it was a bit mundane. Decent for a laugh or two and if anyone is giving this 0's or 1's mentioning race, you know what they're about.

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royalguy07Jun 17, 2023

Basically a loose comedy set in a cabin the woods thriller. The body count is low enough that its not really a slasher film. It is well done but the resolution and the villain is a little disappointing and predictable.

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ThwompJul 27, 2023

Will not approve of this racist rhetoric trash. A black cast calling eachother the n word constantly while making fun of white people? One word, three syllables; Hyp-o-crite. Another trash movie that does nothing to bring races together,Will not approve of this racist rhetoric trash. A black cast calling eachother the n word constantly while making fun of white people? One word, three syllables; Hyp-o-crite. Another trash movie that does nothing to bring races together, but instead bashes them. Hell, I've yet to even see a white cast film that does this, because they don't. For some reason black directors and actors have to bash themselves and white folks at the same time. If you enjoy watching a movie where black people do nothing but call themselves the n word over and over then this one is for you. What a pile of racist crap.… Expand

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NxDxJul 10, 2023

Extremely subpar in almost every metric but notably the pacing, action, & plot.

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armandosukaroJul 19, 2023

This happened to the little mermaid too i mean the tittle........................................................................

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lresendi25Jun 16, 2023

Don’t let these modern-day Nazi’s ruin it for you. This is great fun! Watch it with your friends,

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TVJerryJun 22, 2023

Seven Black college friends get together 10 later for a fun weekend at a cabin in the woods. Turns out there's a killer who forces them to play the titular game, which revolves around Black trivia. Even though the potentially scary momentsSeven Black college friends get together 10 later for a fun weekend at a cabin in the woods. Turns out there's a killer who forces them to play the titular game, which revolves around Black trivia. Even though the potentially scary moments aren’t very, the social commentary and continuous wisecracks provide a healthy dose of laughter. The actors do a good job of making their characters interesting, while landing the comedy. Last year's BODIES, BODIES, BODIES (my review) took a similar trope using entitled twenty somethings, but the references didn't always work. For this film, the jokes mostly land and there are plenty of them to keep the focus on the fun. The final gag (during the closing credits) hilarously sums up the whole movie with a spot–on reference to authority's handling of Black crowds.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jun 20, 2023

A group of African-American friends all gather together for a reunion at a cabin in the woods, only to find that someone there is watching them and plans on hunting each of them down and killing them. Sounds like a pretty generic plot right?A group of African-American friends all gather together for a reunion at a cabin in the woods, only to find that someone there is watching them and plans on hunting each of them down and killing them. Sounds like a pretty generic plot right? Well, as you can tell by the tagline on the poster, this is actually a film that manages to subvert a lot of the cliches and tropes within this particular genre, namely, the the treatment of African-American characters in most horror films. It's self-aware and pokes fun at a lot of well-worn trends that we're used to seeing in films like this. Furthermore, the whole cast seems to be having a ball here and there are some genuinely funny moments and lines to be had here, even if it wasn't quite as funny as I'd hoped it would be. By the film's final act, it started to become more predictable and had lost its edge for me, but overall, the humorous lines, subverted tropes, and commitment from the entire cast made for a fun enough way to pass the time.… Expand

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Uncle_B0bJul 29, 2023

I thought black theme would be better explored. Alse there is exactly zero trans persons

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Santiago5000Jun 30, 2023

This movie really surprised me and shows that you don't need a big budget to make a fun movie.

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arlethclarineJul 2, 2023

This movie was a lot of fun and I recommend watching it with your friends in one afternoon.

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vincentwynniiJun 20, 2023

Extremely funny! Some people may not get all the jokes but the ones that do will thoroughly enjoy.

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ComicsguyJun 29, 2023

This movie was incredibly funny and I laughed out loud throughout the entire film. I am not sure where all the hate (low reviews) is coming from, but it’s one hell of a funny movie and does a good job with a mixture of horror, comedy andThis movie was incredibly funny and I laughed out loud throughout the entire film. I am not sure where all the hate (low reviews) is coming from, but it’s one hell of a funny movie and does a good job with a mixture of horror, comedy and mystery. Well worth a trip to the theater.… Expand

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RalfbergsAug 21, 2023

I dunno, it was not really my cup of tea, yes I got it that it was kind of a satire and it had some funny jokes too, but for me I think the story could have been much more interesting.

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PhytonessAug 19, 2023

I found the racism too much for my liking. Otherwise, it would have been an ok comedy/horror. It did make me laugh, but it was rather predictable. Then again, it's exactly what you would expect from these kinds of movies, which is a goodI found the racism too much for my liking. Otherwise, it would have been an ok comedy/horror. It did make me laugh, but it was rather predictable. Then again, it's exactly what you would expect from these kinds of movies, which is a good time, except maybe if you're white, then be prepared to be rediculed for the whole thing...… Expand

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HonestReviews66Aug 18, 2023

Do you really need a review? As if the title doesn't say it all. This is just another excuse for a bunch of privileged, entitled black people to literally just be outright racist for an hour and a half. The racism, as with all of these typesDo you really need a review? As if the title doesn't say it all. This is just another excuse for a bunch of privileged, entitled black people to literally just be outright racist for an hour and a half. The racism, as with all of these types of films, is always overt and without shame. For the record, there has never been a film where white people just sit and mock black people for an hour and a half. But there should be. Because it would be easy to come up with content.

No we don't want every single woman in a movie to be a boss lady.
No we don't want every single black person to be racist to white people.
No we don't want every single teenager to be a gay, trans weirdo.

Please take me back to the 90's.… Expand

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JustablackguyAug 20, 2023

Ofc you know a bunch of "I'm not racist butttt" white people up in they feelins about this. But ignore the honkeys. If you're black, you'll love this. Funny, witty, relatable, the drama is spicy but doesn't invade the film too much. The YtiesOfc you know a bunch of "I'm not racist butttt" white people up in they feelins about this. But ignore the honkeys. If you're black, you'll love this. Funny, witty, relatable, the drama is spicy but doesn't invade the film too much. The Yties just upset they feel called out. Be black and proud about it, don't let them make you feel like you're being "too divisive" or whatever for just sharing your authentic experience.… Expand

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