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Dark Tide

2012 · 113 min

A tense, waterlogged thriller that coasts on shark-fear jolts and a haunted heroine's slow return to the deep.

Directed by
John Stockwell
Genres
Thriller, Adventure, Drama
Tagline
In Shark Alley, courage runs deep.
Overview
A traumatized shark expert must battle her own fears to lead a thrill-seeking businessman on a dive into a dangerous section of water known as "Shark Alley."

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Directed by
John Stockwell
Genres
Thriller, Adventure, Drama
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 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
  • trauma
  • survival
  • fate
  • grief
  • healing
Places
  • sea
  • small town
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror5
Humour1
Realism6
Romance3
Tension7
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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