Movie

At First Light

2018 · 91 min

A moody, slow-burning sci-fi thriller that blends teenage romance with eerie supernatural mystery, feeling both intimate and otherworldly.

Tagline: We called, they answered, she's the proof
Overview: High school senior Alex has an encounter with mysterious lights that appear over her small town. She soon develops dangerous, supernatural abilities, and turns to her childhood friend Sean. The authorities target them and a chase ensues as officials try to discover the truth behind Alex's transformation.
How it feels: Tense, eerie, melancholic and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, isolation, coming-of-age, love
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
isolation
coming-of-age
love
survival
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild