IMDb RATING
4.5/10
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A teenage girl with self-esteem issues finds confidence by spending her summer battling vampires.A teenage girl with self-esteem issues finds confidence by spending her summer battling vampires.A teenage girl with self-esteem issues finds confidence by spending her summer battling vampires.
- Awards
- 3 nominations total
Sammy Nagi Njuguna
- Tunde
- (as Sammy Nagi)
Nicole Barre
- Nurse
- (uncredited)
Kenneth Kynt Bryan
- Drag Queen
- (uncredited)
Richard Chattmon
- Homeless Vampire
- (uncredited)
Andrew Penrow
- Vampire
- (uncredited)
Joseph Singletary
- Vampire
- (uncredited)
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Black as Night' has mixed reception, highlighting its unique storyline, diverse cast, and Asjha Cooper's strong performance. However, criticisms point to issues with colorism, unrealistic vampire elements, and clunky dialogue. Some find the film enjoyable and worth watching despite its flaws, while others consider it disappointing and poorly executed. The film's approach to social issues like racism and colorism garners both praise and condemnation.
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The movie is not as bad as the ratings.
It's ok and worth a one time view.
It's ok and worth a one time view.
Usually i'm in line with the IMDB low rating crowd. But I liked this movie. Good acting, decent story, not gory. Fun.
I recommend you see for yourself. With the stuff we rate 1 on here, this is a 10 comparatively.
I recommend you see for yourself. With the stuff we rate 1 on here, this is a 10 comparatively.
You want a gourmet hamburger, you go to a gourmet hamburger restaurant, it might cost you $20 or $30. You just want a quick snack instead? Then go to a fast food joint and buy a $2 hamburger. It won't be very good but it will quench your hunger for a short while.
That's how it is with Amazon's Blumhouse movies, like this one, "Black as Night". They are like a cheap hamburger, you'd never tell anyone how great they are but can help you pass the time.
This one is set and filmed in New Orleans, much on the West Bank area known as Algiers and much in the New Orleans Garden District. It is the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and many displaced, homeless are being recruited into Babineaux's zombie corps. It is best enjoyed almost as a spoof of horror movies, there are a number of funny scenes. The acting is fine, especially Keith David as the main vampire. The cinematography is excellent, the movie is not to be taken too seriously.
Most of the very negative reviews here say very silly things, like how old the actress is playing a teenager. Things that have no relevance to the story or the quality of the movie. It isn't a great movie but it isn't a terrible one either. It is entertaining for anyone looking for a lightweight vampire movie. I enjoyed it.
That's how it is with Amazon's Blumhouse movies, like this one, "Black as Night". They are like a cheap hamburger, you'd never tell anyone how great they are but can help you pass the time.
This one is set and filmed in New Orleans, much on the West Bank area known as Algiers and much in the New Orleans Garden District. It is the aftermath of hurricane Katrina and many displaced, homeless are being recruited into Babineaux's zombie corps. It is best enjoyed almost as a spoof of horror movies, there are a number of funny scenes. The acting is fine, especially Keith David as the main vampire. The cinematography is excellent, the movie is not to be taken too seriously.
Most of the very negative reviews here say very silly things, like how old the actress is playing a teenager. Things that have no relevance to the story or the quality of the movie. It isn't a great movie but it isn't a terrible one either. It is entertaining for anyone looking for a lightweight vampire movie. I enjoyed it.
Went into this with limited expectation off the back of other recent teen horrors/remakes (Fear Street etc), it looked to have everything of interest.
It was underwhelming.
Wasted for a greater story it could of told. Nothing was terrible just very mediocre.
Would i recommend or watch it again? No.
It was underwhelming.
Wasted for a greater story it could of told. Nothing was terrible just very mediocre.
Would i recommend or watch it again? No.
2 out of 5 stars.
Poor script and direction. The plot is decent. The film does lack scares and thrills. The acting is horrible. Especially with the main characters best friend who is annoying and cheesy with dialogue. It is one film that is forgettable. Definitely a film worth skipping.
Poor script and direction. The plot is decent. The film does lack scares and thrills. The acting is horrible. Especially with the main characters best friend who is annoying and cheesy with dialogue. It is one film that is forgettable. Definitely a film worth skipping.
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- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- 2.39:1
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