Arcadian (film)

Arcadian is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action horror film directed by Benjamin Brewer and written by Michael Nilon.

Arcadian is a 2024 post-apocalyptic action horror film directed by Benjamin Brewer and written by Michael Nilon. It stars Nicolas Cage as a father trying to protect his twin teenage sons in a world where survivors are attacked at night by mysterious creatures. The film is an international co-production involving the United States, Canada, and Ireland.

Plot

Set in a near-future world devastated by an unspecified catastrophe, the film centres on a father and his twin sons living on a remote farm. The story follows Paul and his twin teenage sons as they try to survive after most of humanity has been wiped out. The family lives in a fortified rural setting and must stay indoors at night because of attacks by mysterious creatures that emerge after dark.

Production

Arcadian was directed by Benjamin Brewer from a screenplay by Michael Nilon. It is described as an international co-production between the United States, Canada, and Ireland. Benjamin Brewer made his directorial debut with the film. The film is partly a Canadian co-production, making it relevant to Canadian film financing and production audiences.

Release

The film opened in U.S. cinemas on 12 April 2024, with later streaming and international release information listed by review and film databases. Rotten Tomatoes lists the runtime at 1 hour 32 minutes and gives it an R rating for bloody images.

Reception

Critical descriptions characterised the film as a tense, lean post-apocalyptic thriller and a monster film set on an Irish farm, with Nicolas Cage in the lead role. The film has been described as a mix of horror, thriller, and post-apocalyptic action elements.