In un futuro prossimo, la vita normale sulla Terra sarà decimata. Paul e i suoi due figli, Thomas e Joseph, vivono una vita a metà: tranquillità di giorno e tormento di notte. Ogni notte, dopo il tramonto, affrontano gli attacchi implacabili di un male misterioso e violento. Un giorno, quando Thomas non torna a casa prima del tramonto, Paul deve lasciare la sicurezza della loro fattoria fortificata per trovarlo. Ne consegue una battaglia da incubo che costringe la famiglia a mettere in atto un piano disperato per sopravvivere.
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- Kevin Ward2 luglio 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.
- jackmeat29 ottobre 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.
- TheProdigalJoel30 maggio 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!
- Desmond Dale24 gennaio 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 dicembre 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?
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Arcadian è stato rilasciato il 12 aprile 2024.
Arcadian era diretto da Benjamin Brewer.
Arcadian ha una durata di 1h 32min.
Arcadian è stato prodotto da David M. Wulf, Braxton Pope, Nicolas Cage, Arianne Fraser, Delphine Perrier, Michael Nilon.
In un futuro prossimo, la vita normale sulla Terra sarà decimata. Paul e i suoi due figli, Thomas e Joseph, vivono una vita a metà: tranquillità di giorno e tormento di notte. Ogni notte, dopo il tramonto, affrontano gli attacchi implacabili di un male misterioso e violento. Un giorno, quando Thomas non torna a casa prima del tramonto, Paul deve lasciare la sicurezza della loro fattoria fortificata per trovarlo. Ne consegue una battaglia da incubo che costringe la famiglia a mettere in atto un piano disperato per sopravvivere.
I personaggi principali di Arcadian sono Paul (Nicolas Cage), Joseph (Jaeden Martell), Thomas (Maxwell Jenkins).
Arcadian è votato R.
Arcadian è un film Action, Horror, Thriller.
Arcadian ha una valutazione di 5.6 su 10 dal pubblico.
Arcadian ha guadagnato 1,2 Mln USD al botteghino.