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The Blackening (2023)

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The Blackening
Comedy
Horror
Thriller

Release Date
June 16, 2023
Director
Tim Story
Cast
Sinqua Walls, Grace Byers, Dewayne Perkins, Antoinette Robinson
Runtime
96
Main Genre
Comedy

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‘The Blackening’ Sequel in the Works at Lionsgate

Original writers Dewayne Perkins and Tracy Oliver are back to work on the horror comedy follow-up.

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'The Blackening' Sets Digital, 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD Release Dates

The physical release comes with several bonus features including audio commentary with director Tim Story, and writers Tracy Oliver & Dewayne Perkins.

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2023 Is Restoring Our Faith in the Summertime R-Rated Comedy

Summer 2023 has delivered multiple instances of why entertaining R-rated comedies are such a specific delight.

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'The Blackening' Brings Horror and Humor to Your Home With VOD Release

See who dies first from the comfort of your home this July.

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'The Blackening' Characters, Ranked by Likability

It's going to take more than charisma to stay alive in this new horror movie!

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'The Blackening' Review: This Horror-Comedy Brings the Spoof Movie Back From the Grave

A bunch of friends go on a remote trip to a cabin in the woods. What could possibly go wrong?

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New 'The Blackening' Trailer Adds Humor to a Twisted Game of Survival

The horror comedy, which stars Yvonne Orji, Grace Byers, Jay Pharoah, and more, heads to theaters this June.

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'The Blackening' Trailer Shows a Group of Friends Subverting Horror Tropes

The horror comedy stars Yvonne Orji, Dewayne Perkins, Grace Byers, and more.

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'The Blackening’ Poster Shows the Cast Armed and Ready to Defy the Odds

The upcoming horror comedy film will star Sinqua Walls, Grace Byers, Yvonne Orji, X Mayo, Jay Pharaoh, and more.

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Potential Sleeper Hits of 2023, From 'The Iron Claw' to a Jennifer Lawrence Comedy

Some of these movies don't even have a Wikipedia page.. yet.

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‘The Blackening’ Is Coming to Theaters in 2023

The horror comedy expands on the beloved Comedy Central sketch.

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'The Blackening' Cast and Writers on Subverting Horror Tropes and Cracking Up on Set | TIFF 2022

The movie is based on a hilarious Comedy Central sketch.

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'The Blackening' Comedy Central Short to Be Adapted Into Film From Tim Story, Tracy Oliver, & Dewayne Perkins

Perkins also returns to star alongside Jay Pharaoh, Yvonne Orji, and Sinqua Walls.

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