Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- brooding
- paranoid
- late night horror viewing
- psychological thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film's thought-provoking themes undermined by familiar, underdeveloped horror conventions.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Juliet makes a Faustian bargain to surpass her twin at an elite classical music institution.
The central conflict pits pianist twins Juliet and Vivian against each other professionally and emotionally.
Juliet discovers a strange evil book that accompanies her sudden rise in fortune and power.
The prestigious institution for classical musicians frames the film's rivalry and supernatural escalation.
Films like Nocturne, and why
Black Swan
psychological horror centered on artistic ambition, rivalry, and destructive perfectionism
The Perfection
music-focused psychological horror involving obsession, talent, and bodily or mental deterioration
The Craft
coming-of-age horror about a young woman drawn into occult danger and escalating violence
Movie Details
- Director
- Zu Quirke
- Release Date
- 2020-10-13
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (538)
Cast
- Sydney Sweeney
- Madison Iseman
- Jacques Colimon
- Ivan Shaw
- John Rothman
- Rodney To
- JoNell Kennedy
- Julie Benz
- Brandon Keener
- Stephon Fuller
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Nocturne about?
- A gifted young pianist risks her identity and morality when an occult bargain promises victory over her more successful twin.
- What is Nocturne like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Nocturne as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Nocturne violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Nocturne as moderate.
- What did critics think of Nocturne?
- Critics generally found the film's thought-provoking themes undermined by familiar, underdeveloped horror conventions.
- Which films are like Nocturne?
- Films with a similar feel include Black Swan, The Perfection, and The Craft.
- How long is Nocturne?
- Nocturne runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch Nocturne?
- In United States, Nocturne streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
