The Black Room (1935)

About The Black Room

Where can I watch The Black Room?

The Black Room is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in The Black Room?

The Black Room stars Boris Karloff, Marian Marsh, Robert Allen, Thurston Hall, Katherine DeMille.

Who directed The Black Room?

The Black Room was directed by Roy William Neill.

How long is The Black Room?

The Black Room has a runtime of 1h 10m.

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...