‘Within the light lies something dark’
Black Noise is a 2023 American action sci-fi horror film focused on an elite security team deployed to rescue a VIP on an exclusive island. The rescue mission soon becomes a desperate attempt to survive, escape the island and elude the sinister presence that seeks to harm them.
Directed and produced by Philippe Martinez (Wake of Death; The Steam Experiment; General Commander) from a screenplay co-written with Sean-Michael Argo and Leigh Scott. Executive produced by Lee Beasley, Karinne Behr, Alastair Burlingham, Charlie Dombek, J.T. Foxx, Jacob Katsman, Gary Raskin and Leigh Scott.
The MSR Media-Sherborne Media co-production stars Alex Pettyfer, Jackson Rathbone, Eve Mauro, Ashton Leigh, Wayne Gordon, Sadie Newman, Thomas Downey, Gene Freeman, Niki Spiridakos and Frank Corbie.
Reviews:
“Sean-Michael Argo, Leigh Scott, and Philippe Martinez (who also directs) aren’t motivated to do much of anything with “Black Noise,” which provides a simple overview of survival, with an extraction team coming up against an unknown force in St. Maarten. There’s some attempt at emotion and action, but nothing is pursued in full, with the endeavor feeling like a half-completed offering of sci-fi entertainment.” ★ Blu-ray.com
“The film climaxes in a big fight scene but sadly it is all too little too late and whilst the punches might land, the scenes don’t. Furthermore, Black Noise also has issues with its script. The dialogue never quite rings true and so many ideas are never developed.” ★★ Cryptic Rock
” …Martinez’s execution is way slicker than what you get from an average VOD action movie (and I would know). It has a weird vibe that actually works for it, but the characterization could have used some punching up. There will be worse options when it hits free streamers, but do not spend your hard-earned money on it…” J.B. Spins
“Black Noise does not explain too much about the evil noise, which is actually to the film’s credit, and it does feature a nicely ambiguous ending. But there is not much else to appreciate. Alex Pettyfer practically sleepwalks through his role […] Despite its potential, Black Noise is underwhelming.” Movie Jawn
“Banter about Havana Syndrome, a debunked conspiracy theory where US diplomats and agents in Cuba were supposedly attacked by a sonic weapon, helped to fuel interest. Then the literal title of the film and primary arc are completely ignored. It boggles the mind. We get a lame, ridiculous, and random B-movie ending.” MovieWeb
“If I were to be charitable I’d say that after the trio of writers got the first forty minutes of Black Noise written, Leigh Scott heard the same sound the characters did, started to hallucinate he was still writing garbage like King of the Lost World for The Asylum, and wrote the cheapest, most inane, second half he could.” ★½ Voices from the Balcony
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In the US, Black Noise was released on demand (VOD) by Saban Films on November 3, 2023. In the UK, the movie will be available on digital platforms including Google, Apple TV, Sky and Amazon via Altitude from November 13, 2023.
Filming locations:
Nevis Island
Saint Kitts Island
