Pitch Black (2000)
Survivors on a remote planet face a total eclipse and deadly creatures, forcing them to trust an escaped convict.
When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclipse. With the body count rising, the doomed survivors are forced to turn to Riddick with his eerie eyes to guide them through the darkness to safety. With time running out, there's only one rule: Stay in the light.
How intense is Pitch Black?
Pitch Black is properly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Pitch Black feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Pitch Black
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Is Pitch Black for you?
Is Pitch Black scary?
Yes, properly. Pitch Black is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Pitch Black gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Pitch Black sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Pitch Black OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Pitch Black?
Pitch Black runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Pitch Black?
Pitch Black is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Pitch Black have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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