Arcadian

Arcadian

Year: 2024

Runtime: 1 h 32 m

Language: English

Director: Benjamin Brewer

Echo Score: 50
ActionHorrorThriller

In a desolate near-future, Paul (Nicolas Cage) and his sons struggle to survive in a world consumed by nightly terror. They’ve established a fragile existence, but must confront an ancient evil that relentlessly hunts them as darkness falls, jeopardizing their precarious safety and the last vestiges of humanity's hope.

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1

Apocalyptic Event Begins

Paul scavenges for supplies in a storehouse as chaos ensues in the background. Sirens blare, explosions rock the area, and panic consumes the people around him, prompting him to flee to safety.

Storehouse
2

Seeking Refuge

In the midst of the apocalyptic chaos, Paul cradles his two infant sons, reassuring them that everything will be okay. He finds a secluded spot to hide from the horrors unfolding outside.

3

Fifteen Years Later

Fifteen years pass, and a devastating pandemic has decimated most of humanity, leading to societal collapse. Paul and his twin sons, Joseph and Thomas, now live in a derelict farmhouse, struggling to survive.

15 years after pandemic Derelict Farmhouse
4

Nighttime Dangers

As night falls, Paul and his sons shelter from monstrous, photophobic creatures that roam outside. Joseph and Thomas display markedly different personalities, with Thomas being the thrill-seeker and Joseph showing intellectual tendencies.

Each night Derelict Farmhouse
5

Creature Attacks

During dinner, the family hears loud banging from the cellar, which eventually ceases. This unnerving event prompts Paul to take precautions to protect their home from the lurking threats outside.

Derelict Farmhouse
6

Buggy Restoration

Joseph shares his efforts to restore an off-road utility buggy with Paul, who teaches him how to start the engine. Together, they aim to gain a better means of transport to aid their survival.

Barn
7

Thomas's Romantic Interest

Thomas, eager to see Charlotte Rose from the nearby farm, leaves Joseph behind as he sets out for a visit. He expresses his feelings for her and hopes to return before sunset.

Evening Rose Farm
8

Trapped in the Cave

On his way back, Thomas trips and falls into a cave, rendering him unconscious. Joseph, realizing his brother is missing, sets off to find him as night descends on the landscape.

Cave
9

Cave Danger

Paul discovers Thomas in the cave after a frantic search. As they hide from approaching creatures, Paul faces a dire situation when his hand gets trapped, but he detonates a flare to save them at a terrible cost.

Night Cave
10

Home Alone Strategy

While Paul and Thomas are in danger, Joseph uses his wits to capture a creature, intending to examine it later. This act showcases his growth and survival instincts in a dire environment.

Next morning Derelict Farmhouse
11

Desperate Rescue

Joseph finds Paul severely injured and unconscious after a brave night in the cave. He decides to brave a journey to the Rose farm, hoping they'll have the medicine needed to save his father.

Road to Rose Farm
12

Rose Farm Visit

At the farm, Mr. Rose and his wife refuse to help Paul with medicine despite their dire circumstances. This rejection leads to a conflict between Joseph and Thomas, complicating their situation.

Rose Farm
13

Thomas's Mistake

Thomas, desperate for his father's care, searches for medicine at the Rose farm but is intercepted by a farmhand. He faces the threat of violence, revealing the lawlessness that has taken over their lives.

Rose Farm
14

Danger Beneath

Back at the farmhouse, Joseph discovers that the creatures have been digging under their home, threatening to invade completely. This alarming revelation heightens the urgency for the brothers and Paul to act quickly.

Derelict Farmhouse
15

Sacrifice

In a final stand against the encroaching creatures, Paul sacrifices himself to save his sons and Charlotte. He lights a fire bomb, locking the door behind them, ensuring their escape while he confronts the danger head-on.

Night Derelict Farmhouse
16

A New Beginning

After burying her parents, Charlotte joins Joseph and Thomas, forming a united front. The trio decides to search for survivors, hoping to find hope amid the devastation as they embark on a new chapter.

The following day

Last Updated: May 12, 2025 at 07:03

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