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Arcadian

2024 · 92 min

A tense, slow-burning survival story that feels intimate and anxious, with bursts of horror and a heavy emotional core.

Directed by
Benjamin Brewer
Genres
Action, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins
Tagline
Family is stronger than fear.
Overview
In the near future, on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons face terror at night when ferocious creatures awaken. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
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Directed by
Benjamin Brewer
Genres
Action, Horror, Science fiction
Starring
Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 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
  • family
  • isolation
  • grief
  • coming-of-age
Places
  • countryside
  • single country house
Era
near-future
Audience
adult
Form
  • single location
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror6
Humour1
Realism6
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
action, horror, science fiction
Directed by
Benjamin Brewer
Written by
Michael Nilon
Starring
Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie Soverall, Samantha Coughlan, Joel Gillman, Joe Dixon, Daire McMahon
Music
Kristin Gundred, Josh Martin
Cinematography
Frank Mobilio
Runtime
92 min
Country
Ireland, United States of America
Languages
English

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