---
title: "Black Mountain Side"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/black-mountain-side-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 267852
imdb_id: "tt3139756"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 165
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Black Mountain Side (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/black-mountain-side-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Black Mountain Side" (2016).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: Black Mountain Side
Release Year: 2016 (TMDB) / 2014 (Wikipedia/IMDb) - Note: TMDB says 2016, Wikipedia and IMDb say 2014. I will use the years provided in the context of the sources.
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Drama (TMDB); Psychological horror (Wikipedia).
Director: Nick Szostakiwskyj.
Cast: Shane Twerdun, Michael Dickson, Carl Toftfelt, Marc Anthony Williams, Andrew Moxham, Timothy Lyle, Steve Bradley.
Plot: A group of archaeologists working in Northern Canada uncover a strange structure dating over ten thousand years before the present. The team becomes isolated when communication systems fail and they feel the effects of solitude. It takes place at a cold, desolate, northmost outpost in Canada. A specialist arrives Nov. 1.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | The Roku Channel, The CW, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Cineverse, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Nick Szostakiwskyj
- **Networks / Studios**: A Farewell to Kings Entertainment Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shane Twerdun** as *Jensen*
- **Michael Dickson** as *Professor Piers Olsen*
- **Carl Toftfelt** as *Francis Månro*
- **Marc Anthony Williams** as *Robert Michael Giles*
- **Timothy Lyle** as *Drew McNaughton*
- **Steven Bradley** as *Steven Wells*
- **Nathaniel Gordon** as *Creature (Voice)*
- **Bryce McLaughlin** as *Ramis*
- **Kelvin Bonneau** as *Navaron*
- **Cameron Tremblay** as *Station 9 (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Black Mountain Side online?
Black Mountain Side is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Black Mountain Side worth watching?
Black Mountain Side holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 165 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Black Mountain Side and when was it released?
Black Mountain Side is a feature film with a runtime of 99 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Black Mountain Side?
Black Mountain Side was directed by Nick Szostakiwskyj.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Black Mountain Side — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/267852)
- [Black Mountain Side (2016) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/267852-black-mountain-side/cast)
- [Black Mountain Side (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mountain_Side_(film))
- [Black Mountain Side (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3139756/)
- [Zack Snyder's The Last Photograph Is Probably A Good Movie, But The First Trailer Feels Like Homework | Cinemablend](https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/zack-snyder-the-last-photograph-probably-good-movie-first-trailer-feels-like-homework)

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