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Black Rock (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Black Rock is a 2013 horror thriller starring Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell and Katie Aselton. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $175,682 worldwide. Critics gave it 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

IMDb rating
4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
worldwide gross
$175.7K
Metascore
46
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Black Rock (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Black Rock About?

The premise of Black Rock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Seeking a peaceful getaway, three friends travel to Black Rock Island in Maine for a camping trip. Their plans are disrupted when they discover the island is occupied by a group of veterans struggling with inner demons. As night falls, the veterans’ behavior becomes increasingly erratic and threatening, turning the friends’ retreat into a desperate fight for survival against a hostile and unpredictable force.

Black Rock Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • female frontal nudity
  • hunter
  • crowdfunded
  • woman with a gun
  • woman in jeopardy
  • remote island
  • hand job
  • brother brother relationship
  • tent
  • gun
  • murder
  • death
+38 more
  • accidental death
  • dog tags
  • facial wound
  • undressing
  • beating
  • hiding
  • rape
  • saving a life
  • happiness
  • shooting
  • shot in the back
  • shot to death
  • crawling on the ground
  • mosquito
  • dishonorable discharge
  • dying
  • gore
  • bayonet
  • hypothermia
  • stabbed in the back
  • suitcase
  • man punches a woman
  • man slaps a woman
  • rifle with a telescope
  • tied up
  • leg injury
  • overhead camera shot
  • hunter and the hunted
  • spaghetti o's
  • rifle scope
  • neighbor
  • beach
  • brutality
  • spitting on someone
  • begins with voice over dialogue
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • revenge
  • estrangement
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Cast & crew

Black Rock Cast

Kate Bosworth leads the cast, with Lake Bell and Katie Aselton.

Also Starring in Black Rock

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Ratings

Black Rock Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Black Rock 51% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.8/10.

Plot

Black Rock Plot Summary

What happens in Black Rock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Longtime friends Sarah and Lou embark on an adventurous camping trip to an island, hoping to rekindle dynamics within their group. However, Sarah has a secret plan she has not disclosed to Lou. In an effort to mend a fractured relationship, she invites estranged friend Abby to join them, all under the guise of a dire situation—she pretends to be suffering from terminal cancer to ensure her friends agree to this weekend getaway. As they set out on their voyage, the atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement and tension.

Full summary

The whole story of Black Rock, scene by scene

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Box office

Black Rock Box Office

Black Rock grossed $175,682 worldwide.

2013 box office

Worldwide gross

$175.7K

International
$175.7K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Black Rock?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What was Sarah's initial lie to get the friends together?

Cars

Cars in Black Rock

5 cars on screen, including the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and the 2010 Subaru Outback.

All 5 cars
  • 2011 Chevrolet Malibu in Black Rock 2011 Chevrolet Malibu Minor role
  • 2010 Subaru Outback in Black Rock 2010 Subaru Outback Minor role
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD in Black Rock 2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Background role
  • 1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty in Black Rock 1999 Ford F-Series Super Duty Background role
Details

Black Rock Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Black Rock - Ueberleben ist alles” and “Terror na Ilha”.

Also known as
  • Black Rock - Ueberleben ist alles
  • Terror na Ilha
  • 黑岩
  • Остров смерти
  • Black Rock - Überleben ist alles
  • Fekete szikla
  • Острів смерті
  • Черна скала
  • Otok smrti
  • 블랙 락
  • Infierno en Black Rock
  • Hòn Đảo Chết
+1 more
  • Roca Neagră

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FAQ

Black Rock FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Black Rock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Black Rock?

Black Rock runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Black Rock released?

Black Rock was released on May 17, 2013.

Who is in the cast of Black Rock?

Black Rock stars Kate Bosworth, Lake Bell and Katie Aselton, among 7 credited actors.

How much did Black Rock make at the box office?

Black Rock grossed $175,682 worldwide.

How is Black Rock rated?

Black Rock has 4.8/10 on IMDb, 51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.

Does Black Rock have a post-credit scene?

No. Black Rock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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