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Black Friday

1940, English. Directed by Arthur Lubin.

A Reign Of HORROR... a man-made monster on the loose!

University professor George Kingsley is struck by gangsters while crossing the street, leaving him with brain damage and one of the gangsters, Cannon, paralyzed. Kingsley's friend Dr. Sovac attends to both men, and when Cannon offers him a reward for aiding his recovery, Kovac transplants part of Cannon's brain into the dying Kingsley's skull, creating a dual personality.

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Runtime
1h 10m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Black Friday is streaming on Apple TV in India.

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Released
29 February 1940
Country
United States of America
Written by
Eric Taylor, Curt Siodmak
Budget
$126K
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Is Black Friday worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Black Friday?

Black Friday runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).

Does Black Friday have a post-credits scene?

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Black Friday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Black Friday on?

Black Friday is streaming on Apple TV in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)

What movies are like Black Friday?

If you liked Black Friday, try Blood Work, Anon, Happy Birthday to Me.

Who directed Black Friday?

Black Friday (1940) was directed by Arthur Lubin and stars Stanley Ridges, Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi.

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