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Epoch

2001 · 96 min

A pulpy sci-fi adventure that mixes military tension with cosmic mystery, offering easy thrills and a touch of wonder.

Directed by: Matt Codd
Genres: Science fiction
Starring: David Keith, Stephanie Niznik, Ryan O'Neal

Tagline: Evolution. Is this the beginning or the end?
Overview: Disaster strikes as a specialised team of investigators struggle to find out the truth about a strange monolith which sends out an intercontinental signal.

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Directed by: Matt Codd
Genres: Science fiction
Starring: David Keith, Stephanie Niznik, Ryan O'Neal

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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: science
survival
power
faith
healing
Places: wilderness
military
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	5
Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	5
Romance	3
Tension	5
Darkness	5
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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