The Black Tower (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1987, The Black Tower is a notable film directed by John Smith.
What it’s about. “In The Black Tower we enter the world of a man haunted by a tower which, he believes, is following him around London. While the character of the central protagonist is indicated only by a narrative voice-over which takes us from unease to breakdown to mysterious death, the images, meticulously controlled and articulated, deliver a series of colour coded puzzles, jokes and puns which pull the viewer into a mind-teasing engagement. Smith’s assurance and skill as a filmmaker undercuts the notion of the avant-garde as dry, unprofessional and dull and in The Black Tower we have an example of a film which plays with the emotions as well as the language of film.” Nik Houghton, Independent Media 1987
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Black Tower has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Tower page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black Tower (1987)?
- In US, The Black Tower is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Tower worth watching?
- The Black Tower holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was The Black Tower released?
- The Black Tower was released in 1987.