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The film premiered at [[South by Southwest]] on March 11, 2024, followed by a [[theatrical release]] in the United States on April 12, 2024, by [[RLJE Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2024 |title=Arcadian 2024 Parents Guide – MovieParentGuide |url=https://movieparentguide.com/arcadian-2024-parents-guide/ |access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref> |
The film premiered at [[South by Southwest]] on March 11, 2024, followed by a [[theatrical release]] in the United States on April 12, 2024, by [[RLJE Films]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 9, 2024 |title=Arcadian 2024 Parents Guide – MovieParentGuide |url=https://movieparentguide.com/arcadian-2024-parents-guide/ |access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Ben Brewer |
| Written by | Michael Nilon |
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| Cinematography | Frank Mobilio |
| Edited by | Kristi Shimek |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $504,937[1] |
Arcadian is a 2024 American action horror film directed by Ben Brewer from a screenplay by Michael Nilon. It stars Nicolas Cage as the father of two teenage children, all trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world.
The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 11, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on April 12, 2024, by RLJE Films.[2]
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"Arcadian" opens with Paul (Nicolas Cage) fleeing what is apparently the end of civilization, represented by sirens and explosions off in the distance. In a hiding spot, he cradles two infant twin boys, assuring them that they will be fine. Cut to fifteen years later, where Paul lives in a remote farmhouse with his teen sons, Joseph (Jaeden Martell) and Thomas (Maxwell Jankins). (It is never explained where the people are living, but throughout the movie, everyone speaks with American accents. The original "Arcadia" was a region of Greece; here, it means a person who lives a simple quiet life.)
They find tranquility by day but fear the night. This evening, it is a moment of panic when Thomas hasn't returned home yet from the nearby Rose Farm, and the sun is going down. It is clear that people don't like to be out after dark. They are relieved when Thomas comes home. At the dinner table, it is clear that Thomas is the more instinctual, risk-taking brother, while Joseph seems more intellectual, interested in figuring out how to progress beyond just survival. After dinner, the three of them board up all the windows and doors and then move to a higher floor, where they think they will be safer. Later, there is a time of loud banging and pounding on the door as something tries to get in. The next morning, they see that there were deep scratch marks left on the outside of the door.
The next day, Paul convinces Joseph to show him what he's been working on in the barn. It's a rudimentary car, but Joseph apologizes that he has been unable to make it work. Paul switches two things, which allow the motor to cough to life. All three of them climb into the car, where Paul shows Joseph how to use the accelerator and the brake pedal, and how not to go too fast. Before going back to the house, Paul reminds the boys that they have several chores to do for him. Thomas protests that he had intended to go back to the nearby Rose Farm, where he secretly has a crush on their daughter Charlotte (Sadie Soverall). Paul says they both need to work for him today; Thomas can go back to the Rose Farm tomorrow.
But when Paul is out of sight, Thomas tells his brother that he is leaving, and Joseph can meet him later at the car to go home together. However, Thomas spends too much time with Charlotte Rose, and then runs recklessly, trying to get back to the car in time. He trips and falls into a crevice, losing consciousness in a cave. With darkness coming on, Joseph can only go home by himself. Fearing the worse, he tells Joseph to lock himself into the house. He will go out to find Thomas.
Calling for his missing son, Paul finally hears Thomas's voice from the cave and makes his way down to him. He says that they have to block the entrance, as they will have to spend the night there. At home, Joseph hopes to be able to trap one of the intruders so he can study it. In the cave, ferocious creatures try to get to the human men inside. Paul and Thomas manage to survive and kill some of their attackers, but Paul is badly injured. The next morning, Joseph comes in the car to find them. Paul is still unconscious. The boys put him in the car and try to figure out what to do. They decide to take him to the Rose Farm, but the parents insist that they can't spare any medicine to help him. Thomas can stay with them, they say, but Joseph will have to go back home with his father.
Joseph, Thomas, and even Charlotte will be forced to use everything their parents have taught them to survive when the fierce creatures attack both homesteads.
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Paul[3]
- Jaeden Martell as Joseph[3]
- Maxwell Jenkins as Thomas[3]
- Sadie Soverall as Charlotte[3]
Production
In October 2022, it was announced that Nicolas Cage would star in the film.[4] In November, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, and Sadie Soverall joined the cast.[3]
Principal photography began in Dublin, Ireland, in November 2022.[3] In February 2023, it was announced that filming wrapped and that the film was in post-production.[5]
Release
Arcadian had its world premiere at SXSW on March 11, 2024.[6]
RLJE Films acquired distribution rights to the film for North America, the UK, and Ireland, scheduling it for a theatrical release on April 12, 2024, followed by a streaming release later in the year on Shudder and AMC+.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 72 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Led by a trio of strong performances, Arcadian blends family drama and post-apocalyptic horror to visceral, emotionally stirring effect."[8] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 60 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[9]
References
- ^ "Arcadian – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian 2024 Parents Guide – MovieParentGuide". April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f Grobar, Matt (November 21, 2022). "Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins & Sadie Soverall Join Nicolas Cage in Survival Action-Thriller 'Sand and Stones'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ King, Aidan (October 18, 2022). "Nicolas Cage to Star in 'Sand and Stones' Survival-Action Thriller". Collider. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (February 17, 2023). "First Look: Nicolas Cage in Survival Action-Thriller 'Arcadian' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 17, 2023). "SXSW 2024 Second Wave Includes Pics with Sydney Sweeney, Nicolas Cage, Camila Mendes & 'Monkey Man'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 16, 2024). "Nicolas Cage Survival Thriller 'Arcadian' Acquired by RLJE Films Ahead of SXSW Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
External links
- Arcadian at IMDb
- Arcadian at Rotten Tomatoes
- Arcadian at Metacritic