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Arena Wars

2024 · 96 min

A cheap, grimly playful death-match ride that feels like a violent game show, more goofy than scary.

Directed by
Brandon Slagle
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Starring
Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, Robert LaSardo
Tagline
The only way to live...is to kill.
Overview
In 2045 convicted criminals are given the opportunity to compete on the world's #1 televised sporting event, Arena Wars. They must survive 7 rooms and 7 of the most vicious killers in the country. If they win, they regain their freedom.

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Directed by
Brandon Slagle
Genres
Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Starring
Michael Madsen, Eric Roberts, Robert LaSardo
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • violence
  • crime
  • freedom
  • media
Places
  • single country house
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore strong
  • Language strong
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror5
Humour4
Realism3
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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action, science fiction, thriller, comedy, horror
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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