Black Rainbow (1989) movie poster

Black Rainbow

1989 ·1h 43m · ★ 5.7 (46)

Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...

Why it matters

A moody blend of supernatural suspense and psychological dread anchored by a chilling lead performance.

  • Rosanna Arquette’s portrayal of a haunted medium channels late-80s indie horror’s fascination with fragile psychics and ambiguous visions.
  • Director Mike Hodges (Get Carter) crafts a slow-burning tension that blurs the line between premonition and paranoia.
  • The film’s eerie atmosphere and muted color palette echo classic ghost story tropes while injecting a noir-ish edge.
  • Ideal for fans of occult mysteries where the real terror lies in what’s unseen—and in what’s coming.
2 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
43
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
17

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

father daughter relationship

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