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Black Butterfly

R20171h 33mBrian Goodman
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 40% · Metacritic 43

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Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

ThrillerMysteryDrama
IsolationScreenplayRemakeMurderDrifterWriterRenovationConfinementAbduction

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Frequently asked questions

What is Black Butterfly (2017) about?

Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

Who stars in Black Butterfly?

Black Butterfly stars Antonio Banderas (Paul), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Jack), Piper Perabo (Laura), Abel Ferrara (Pat), Nicholas Aaron (Delivery Man). The film was directed by Brian Goodman.

How long is Black Butterfly?

Black Butterfly has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is Black Butterfly worth watching?

Black Butterfly holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Thriller, Mystery, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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