Movie

Fortress

1985 · 88 min

A grim, tense survival thriller that pits children against masked killers in the harsh Outback, leaving a lingering unease.

Tagline: For one teacher and nine children, the lesson of the day is kill or be killed.
Overview: After being kidnapped by four masked men, a teacher and her students rebel by plotting against the criminals.
How it feels: Tense, dark, bleak and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, revenge, isolation, coming-of-age
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
revenge
isolation
coming-of-age
violence
Places: countryside
wilderness
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild