Arcadian
Instrueret af Benjamin BrewerI den nærmeste fremtid, på en decimeret jord, møder Paul og hans tvillingesønner terror om natten, når glubske væsner vågner. Da Paul næsten er dræbt, finder drengene på en plan for at overleve, og de bruger alt, hvad deres far lærte dem til at holde ham i live.
Hvor man kan se Arcadian
Arcadian-bedømmelser og anmeldelser
- Scott15. december 2024I didn’t have expectations either way and it was a pleasant surprise. A grounded performance from Cage and some solid performances all around. Cinematography was good other than the budget showing on the way some stuff wasn’t stabilized.
- j.pete614. december 2025I'll watch any and all Nic Cage movies, this one was shit
- Roger S Joseph Jr21. februar 2026Not a Nicolas Cage Best, but a decent one time watch. Especially if you like supernatural, demons, with a smidge of horror. The secondary actors were awesome, look forward to seeing them in future films. Both Sons are worthy of future endeavors for sure.
- Hans Regenkurt26. juli 2025Boring story, physically too dark scenes, annoying stupid children.
- trrs11. januar 2026intresting movie followed by terrible end not worth reccomending unless bored
- Dominic Selvaggio5. november 2025The worst Nicholas Cage experience I've ever seen and I've seen too many Nicholas Cage movies for one single human lifetime. This was by far the worst movie of 2024 by far, it isn't even like other Cage movies where they are "bad" good, it's just actually bad.
- B1gfoott6. november 2025The monsters were truly weird in this one, and Nic Cage wasn't weird at all. I enjoyed it but the end was a little slow. I did like how they never really knew why they appeared or why the world fell apart.
- Kevin Ward2. juli 2025Went into this completely blind with the exception that someone had said the trailer looked like an A Quiet Place clone (derogatory in their eyes, a compliment in mine). I think most will come away thinking that it is partially that, with a healthy dose of I Am Legend mixed in. I’m trying not to divulge too much information because the thrill of not knowing what to expect is what I loved so much about it. Are there werewolves, Monsters, bugs, aliens, zombies, irradiated humanoids, wild animals or perhaps nothing at all, terrifying this family on a farm? And that tension ratchets up to 11 as the sun starts to go down and we get the sense that danger is on the horizon. I honestly don’t want to say anymore except that I had a really awesome time with my two oldest kids in an otherwise empty theater.
- Mihai Miron30. oktober 2025A decent movie 🎥
- jackmeat29. oktober 2025My quick rating - 5.8/10. I don’t care what anyone says, you simply can’t go wrong with Nicolas Cage. Whether he’s going full-tilt crazy or quietly simmering under the surface, Cage always commits, and his latest flick Arcadian is no exception. Set in a dystopian future where Earth’s remaining inhabitants face relentless terror after nightfall, the film blends post-apocalyptic survival drama with creature-feature horror, and Cage gives it more emotional weight than it probably deserves. Cage stars as Paul, a devoted father raising his two sons, Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins) and Joseph (Jaeden Martell), in a fortified farmhouse. By day, the world seems eerily calm—almost too calm—but once the sun sets, the family is under siege by monstrous, unseen terrors that roam the night. The rule is simple: be home before sundown. But when Thomas breaks that rule, Paul is forced to risk everything to bring him back before the horrors descend. What follows is a tense, grim, and occasionally touching story of family survival in a world gone dark, literally and figuratively. One of the standout elements to me is the creature design. The monsters—sort of a twisted blend between the “lickers” from Resident Evil and bird-faced nightmares—are unnerving to watch. The way their heads violently twitch before they attack adds a jarring, insect-like menace that genuinely gets under your skin. The film uses them sparingly, which works in its favor, keeping the fear of the unknown alive until all hell breaks loose. Cage, unsurprisingly, anchors the whole experience. Even when the dialogue gets clunky or the pacing starts to wander (and it does, especially in the middle act), he sells every scene with conviction. His portrayal of Paul carries the right mix of exhausted ferocity and paternal love, making the character feel real even amid the chaos. You could give this man a script about fighting toaster ovens, and he’d still find a way to make it compelling. That said, Arcadian doesn’t completely escape the pitfalls of its genre. The plot hits familiar beats, the pacing slows to a crawl at times, and a few lines of dialogue feel pulled from the “end of the world” cliché handbook. Yet, despite these flaws, the film manages to hold your attention with its moody atmosphere, solid creature effects, and Cage’s ever-watchable performance. It’s not groundbreaking, but it delivers enough tension and monster mayhem to satisfy fans of survival horror. In the end, Arcadian is exactly what you’d expect from a Nicolas Cage apocalyptic thriller—flawed but engaging, weirdly heartfelt, and just unsettling enough to make you think twice about venturing out after dark.
- Braden27. januar 2025Cage tries his mightiest to keep this post-apocalyptic young-adult story afloat. Questionable camera work and a stifled story mar a tight 90 creature feature with one of the most interesting monster designs I’ve ever seen.
- TheProdigalJoel30. maj 2025Another typical B Movie from 'The Cage'. He has resided to doing these movies and his fans and followers will watch anything with him in hence why I had to give it a watch. The two lads who are in it with him are great and deserve that little bit more priase than the man himself. It's worth a watch if you like Nic Cage and if you aren't, just watch it anyway! Certainly not the best mvoie he's been in!
- quarill22. maj 2025Absolutely the worst movie in 2024. I just can't get my head around, that how can Nic Cage - being one of the most talented actors out there - say yes to something like this.
- Desmond Dale24. januar 2025The monster design is the most interesting thing about the film by far. I'm a huge fan of Nicholas Cage but his role in this film seems quite subdued and contained. I would posit that he was cast solely for name recognition. Moreover, if you take away the gory bits Arcadian has all of the contrivances of the typical YA affair.
- Jkrilin29. december 2024Despite the potential of the premise and a promising cast, this horror thriller falls short in almost every aspect. The plot, while intriguing at first, unfolds in a predictable manner and lacks emotional impact. Nicolas Cage is relegated to the background, and while Jaeden Martell and Maxwell Jenkins have some good moments, their performances fail to save a weak script. The creatures don't generate any real fear or tension, and the slow pace makes the film feel longer than it actually is. If you're a fan of the genre or the cast, you might give it a chance, but don't expect too much. Do you think the cast can save a movie with a weak plot?
Arcadian-trivia
- april 2024 blev Arcadian udgivet.
Arcadian blev instrueret af Benjamin Brewer.
Arcadian har en spilletid på 1 t 32 m.
Arcadian blev produceret af Delphine Perrier, Nicolas Cage, Braxton Pope, David M. Wulf, Arianne Fraser, Michael Nilon.
I den nærmeste fremtid, på en decimeret jord, møder Paul og hans tvillingesønner terror om natten, når glubske væsner vågner. Da Paul næsten er dræbt, finder drengene på en plan for at overleve, og de bruger alt, hvad deres far lærte dem til at holde ham i live.
Nøglepersonerne i Arcadian er Paul (Nicolas Cage), Joseph (Jaeden Martell), Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins).
Arcadian er bedømt R.
Arcadian er en Action, Gyser, Thriller-film.
Arcadian har en publikumsbedømmelse på 5.6 ud af 10.
Arcadian har indtjent 1,2 mio. US$ ved billetlugen.