“Arcadian” (2024) is a gripping action-drama set in a bleak near future where Earth has been ravaged, leaving only scattered pockets of humanity struggling to survive. The story follows Paul and his twin teenage sons, Thomas and Joseph, who lead a precarious existence in a fortified farm. Their days are peaceful, but each night brings terror as vicious creatures emerge to prey on any living beings they encounter.
When Thomas fails to return home one evening before nightfall, Paul ventures out into the perilous darkness to find him. Their search quickly turns into a harrowing battle for survival when Paul is severely injured, forcing the twins to rally and devise a desperate plan to protect their father from the relentless creatures of the night.
Directed by Benjamin Brewer, “Arcadian” stars Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, and Sadie Soverall among others. This 92-minute film blends elements of horror, sci-fi, and thriller genres, delivering a tense and emotional narrative about familial bonds tested to their limits in a world on the brink of extinction.
=== Movie/Series Info ===
Movie: Arcadian
Year: 2024
IMDb Rating: 5.5
Genres: Action / Drama / Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller
Language: English
Director: Benjamin Brewer
Actors: Nicolas Cage / Jaeden Martell / Maxwell Jenkins / Sadie Soverall / Samantha Coughlan / Joe Dixon / Joel Gillman / Daire McMahon
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: 12 Apr 2024 (USA)
Country: United States / Ireland / Canada
Synopsis: In a near future, life on Earth has been decimated. Paul and his twin teenage sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life tranquility by day and torment by night. When the sun sets, ferocious creatures of the night awaken and consume all living souls in their path. One day, when Thomas doesn’t return home before sundown, Paul chooses to leave the safety of their fortified farm to find him before the creatures arrive. Just as he finds his boy, a nightmarish battle ensues and Paul is gravely wounded. Now the twins must devise a desperate plan for surviving the coming night and use everything their father has taught them to keep him alive. Written by Highland Film Group