Movie

Arctic

2018 · 98 min

A stark, immersive survival ordeal that grips you with quiet tension and raw physical struggle.

Tagline: Survival is the only option.
Overview: A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.

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Tone: bleakstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
isolation
grief
redemption
fate
Places: wilderness
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	4
Horror	2
Humour	1
Realism	8
Romance	1
Tension	8
Darkness	7
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	8

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