Black Death
United Kingdom, Germany
2010
102 Min
Color
2.35:1
English
Synopsis
Medieval England is dying, infected en masse with the first wave of bubonic plague. A fearful monastery dispatches young monk Osmund (Eddie Redmayne) to lead a witch-hunting knight (a chillingly cruel Sean Bean) and his mercenaries on a journey to a remote marsh that somehow, against all reason, has been left completely untouched by the plague. Necromancy is suspected. They arrive, and are taken in as friends by what they quickly realize is an openly pagan village. As they infiltrate the community they fully intend on destroying, terrible truths are revealed. Nothing is what it seems. And God will save no one. —Fantasia Film Festival
Director
Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith, (born 16 August 1970 in Bristol, England, UK) is a British film director and screenwriter.
His four most prominent pieces of work are Creep, Severance, Triangle and Black Death. Smith was last working on a movie based on the UK children’s book series CHERUB. —Wikipedia
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27Nov11
It gets off to an awkward start with some clumsy writing, but improves considerably in the second half as it ratchets up the tension and suspense. Well-done period atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the very underrated Carice van Houten. Despite its flaws, an entertaining piece of work.
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By Twitchfilm.com on May 31, 2011
You have heard the buzz. Listen to it. This is a film for absolutely anyone who loves horror films, medieval fare or intelligent cinema provided they can take it. In 1348 Europe lives in the shadow of
BLACK DEATH Blu-ray Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 18, 2011
Magnet Releasing: The year is 1348. Europe has fallen under the shadow of the Black Death. As the plague decimates all in its path, fear and superstition are rife. There are rumors of a village hidden
FanTasia 2010: Black Death
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
I’ll use James’ synopsis from his own review. It is with a slight touch of trepidation that I submit my response to Smith’s film… Sean Bean heads the cast as Ulric, an envoy to the Bishop, leading a ragtag……
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By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
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By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
[Release date updated – now out on 11th June 2010]Christopher Smith’s fourth feature sees the director sticking broadly to the horror genre that made his name with 2004’s Creep. A medieval Dirty Dozen
Black Death on BLURAY
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
Some films are horror films by way of fulfilling various conventions. In other words they arrive at the effect of horror by mixing the obvious ingredients. Black Death has some of those. But it is also
Bubonic Plague And Necromancy In Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.com on April 30, 2011
Medieval England has fallen under the shadow of The Black Death. In this apocalyptic world, filled with fear and superstition, a young monk called Osmund is charged with leading a fearsome knight, Ulric
US Trailer For Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Need to wash the bad taste of Dominic Sena’s Season Of The Witch out of your mouth? Then may I recommend Christopher Smith’s Black Death, a film dealing with very similar subject matter soon to make a
Sean Bean and The Plague! A trailer for Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Christopher Smith has his fans round here – I for one loved what he did with Triangle, a career high from last year. So the prospect of him teaming up with Sean Bean to depict the horrors of a medieval……
Chris Smith's BLACK DEATH Getting US Theatrical Release In Early 2011
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Good news for anxious fans of director Chris Smith and / or star Sean Bean. Word hit yesterday that Magnet Releasing have taken North American rights to Smith’s medieval action / horror picture Black Death
Weinberg Reviews BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Creep. Severance. Triangle. Three entirely different horror stories, all from the same filmmaker. So obviously we already know what to expect from director Christopher Smith: the unexpected.Which is why
WIN a signed BLACK DEATH script! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Congratulations to Phil Newton, Phillip Escott and Michael Charlton who have each won a signed script!To honour the cinematic release of Christopher Smith’s (Creep, Severance, Triangle) medieval horror
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By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
With Christopher Smith’s Black Death now available on VOD and coming to US screens on March 11th, the lovely folk at Magnolia are offering up a whopping Black Death prize pack giveaway. What’s in there
Things Get Bloody In Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
Though Christopher Smith’s Black Death is still awaiting a US theatrical release date – expect festival dates soon – the film hits screens in the UK later this week and imminent release means the release
Chris Smith's BLACK DEATH Getting US Theatrical Release In Early 2011
By Twitchfilm.net on October 21, 2010
Good news for anxious fans of director Chris Smith and / or star Sean Bean. Word hit yesterday that Magnet Releasing have taken North American rights to Smith’s medieval action / horror picture Black Death
Bubonic Plague And Necromancy In Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
Medieval England has fallen under the shadow of The Black Death. In this apocalyptic world, filled with fear and superstition, a young monk called Osmund is charged with leading a fearsome knight, Ulric
Sean Bean and The Plague! A trailer for Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
Christopher Smith has his fans round here – I for one loved what he did with Triangle, a career high from last year. So the prospect of him teaming up with Sean Bean to depict the horrors of a medieval…
BLACK DEATH Review
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
[Release date updated – now out on 11th June 2010]Christopher Smith’s fourth feature sees the director sticking broadly to the horror genre that made his name with 2004’s Creep. A medieval Dirty Dozen
WIN a signed BLACK DEATH script! WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
Congratulations to Phil Newton, Phillip Escott and Michael Charlton who have each won a signed script!To honour the cinematic release of Christopher Smith’s (Creep, Severance, Triangle) medieval horror
Things Get Bloody In Christopher Smith's BLACK DEATH
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
Though Christopher Smith’s Black Death is still awaiting a US theatrical release date – expect festival dates soon – the film hits screens in the UK later this week and imminent release means the release
Fantasia 2010: BLACK DEATH Review
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
[With it already being commercially released in the UK, The Fantasia film festival brings Chris Smith’s Black Death to North America, and here is James’ review from our archives.]Christopher Smith’s fourth
FanTasia 2010: Black Death
By Twitchfilm.net on August 28, 2010
I’ll use James’ synopsis from his own review. It is with a slight touch of trepidation that I submit my response to Smith’s film… Sean Bean heads the cast as Ulric, an envoy to the Bishop, leading a ragtag…
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