Black Sabbath
7.6/10
jumps
6
gore
4
dread
6
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Three stories, and only one is essential: "The Drop of Water," in which a nurse steals a ring off a dead medium and gets a face for her trouble, a wax death-mask grin that Bava lights in acid greens and purples. Karloff hosts, and vamps through the Slavic segment. The band took its name from here.
Black Sabbath (1963) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 97 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 3/5 — a lingering atmosphere that stays for the evening |
| Themes | vampirism |
Black Sabbath carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 3/5 for lingering dread, over 97 minutes. Better suited to teens than to younger children.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Black Sabbath?
- On our intensity scale, Black Sabbath rates 6/10 for jump scares and 6/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Black Sabbath?
- Black Sabbath rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Black Sabbath?
- Black Sabbath runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
- What is Black Sabbath rated?
- Black Sabbath has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 6/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Black Sabbath (1963)?
- Black Sabbath is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
