Arcadian (film)
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| Directed by | Ben Brewer |
| Written by | Michael Nilon |
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| Cinematography | Frank Mobilio |
| Edited by | Kristi Shimek |
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| Distributed by | RLJE Films |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $202,000[1] |
Arcadian (formerly titled Sand and Stones) is a 2024 American action horror film starring Nicolas Cage as the father of two teenage children, all trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world, especially at night. The film is directed by Ben Brewer and based on a screenplay by Michael Nilon.
The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 11, 2024, followed by a theatrical release in the United States on April 12, 2024, by RLJE Films.[2]
Premise
A father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the world.
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Paul[3]
- Jaeden Martell as Joseph[3]
- Maxwell Jenkins as Thomas[3]
- Sadie Soverall as Charlotte[3]
Production
In October 2022, it was announced that Nicolas Cage would star in the film.[4] In November, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, and Sadie Soverall had joined the cast, and filming began in Dublin, Ireland.[3] In February 2023, it was announced that filming wrapped and that the film was in post-production.[5]
Release
Arcadian had its world premiere at SXSW on March 11, 2024.[6] RLJE Films had acquired distribution rights to the film for North America, the UK, and Ireland, scheduling it for a theatrical release on April 12, 2024, followed by a streaming release later in the year on Shudder and AMC+.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 90% of 42 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's consensus reads: "Led by a trio of strong performances, Arcadian blends family drama and post-apocalyptic horror to visceral, emotionally stirring effect."[8] On Metacritic, the film holds a weighted average score of 61 out of 100, based on 15 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[9]
References
- ^ "Arcadian – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian 2024 Parents Guide – MovieParentGuide". April 9, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Grobar, Matt (November 21, 2022). "Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins & Sadie Soverall Join Nicolas Cage in Survival Action-Thriller 'Sand and Stones'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ King, Aidan (October 18, 2022). "Nicolas Cage to Star in 'Sand and Stones' Survival-Action Thriller". Collider. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (February 17, 2023). "First Look: Nicolas Cage in Survival Action-Thriller 'Arcadian' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 17, 2023). "SXSW 2024 Second Wave Includes Pics with Sydney Sweeney, Nicolas Cage, Camila Mendes & 'Monkey Man'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (February 16, 2024). "Nicolas Cage Survival Thriller 'Arcadian' Acquired by RLJE Films Ahead of SXSW Bow". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Arcadian". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
