The Black Room (1935)
Overview
In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron. The older grows to be a selfish, slovenly man, who inherits the castle at his father's death and becomes ruler over the formerly happy villagers. He enjoys his power until he learns his younger brother is returning from abroad and, afraid of the prophecy, he determines to murder his sibling, hide his body in the "black room" - an old torture chamber sealed away behind the fireplace - and then impersonate him, right down to his withered arm. In this way he hopes to not only avoid the prophecy, but also escape consequences of his other criminal deeds and obtain marriage to a local girl of the nobility...
Where to watch The Black Room
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube | Apple TV, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | — | Apple TV |
| Poland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is The Black Room about?
In a 16th-century European town, the ruling family has been given a prophecy that, should there ever be twin boys born, the younger will murder the older; so is dismayed when twins are born to the popular baron. The older grows to be a selfish, slovenly man, who inherits the castle at his father's death and becomes ruler over the formerly happy villagers. He enjoys his power until he learns his younger brother is returning from abroad and, afraid of the prophecy, he determines to murder his sibling, hide his body in the "black room" - an old torture chamber sealed away behind the fireplace - and then impersonate him, right down to his withered arm. In this way he hopes to not only avoid the prophecy, but also escape consequences of his other criminal deeds and obtain marriage to a local girl of the nobility... The Black Room is a Horror, Crime movie, released on 1935-07-15, runtime 70 minutes.
Is The Black Room worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Black Room 6.5 out of 10 from 63 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Black Room?
In the United States, The Black Room can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Roy William Neill
Cast
- Boris Karloff as Baron Gregor de Berghman / Anton de Berghman
- Marian Marsh as Thea Hassel
- Robert Allen as Lt. Albert Lussan
- Thurston Hall as Col. Paul Hassel
- Katherine DeMille as Mashka
- John Buckler as Beran - the gypsy
- Henry Kolker as Baron de Berghman
- Colin Tapley as Paul Hassel as a young lieutenant
- Torben Meyer as Peter, the majordomo
- John George as Inn Waiter (uncredited)
- John Bleifer as Franz - Captured Assassin-Villager (uncredited)
- Marion Lessing as Maria the Chambermaid
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