Movie

The Fortress

1979 · 122 min

A slow, uneasy descent as a controlled game slips into genuine danger, leaving a cold, satirical unease.

Overview: A World War II-style "war game" setting the wealthy customers against skilled mercenaries goes awry when the simulated war gets too real.
How it feels: Tense, dark, satirical and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, class, violence, deception
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
class
violence
deception
survival
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: near-future
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild