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Impostor

2001 · 102 min

A tense, paranoid chase through a dystopian future that keeps you guessing until its bleak, mind-bending twist.

Directed by: Gary Fleder
Genres: Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Starring: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Mekhi Phifer

Tagline: In the Future, not everyone is who they seem to be.
Overview: A top-secret government weapons designer is arrested by a clandestine government organization on suspicion of being a clone created by the hostile alien race wanting to take over Earth.

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Directed by: Gary Fleder
Genres: Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Starring: Gary Sinise, Madeleine Stowe, Mekhi Phifer

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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
parenthood
survival
conspiracy
deception
Places: big city
countryside
Era: near-future
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	6
Horror	4
Humour	2
Realism	5
Romance	3
Tension	8
Darkness	7
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	6

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