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The Cave
2024·Movie
·9min·
The Cave fingerprint
Light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
- Tension7
- Adrenaline5
- Fast Pace5
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Pathos6
- Melancholy5
- Catharsis5
Humor
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody5
- Absurdist Humor4
- Dark Humor4
World
Technology, games, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Ambiguity6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting7
- Character Depth7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Editing6
- Music Composition6
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Wonder5Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance3Love stories and emotional connections.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age2Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor4Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
World
MediumTechnology, games, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around technology, games, and the future. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Tech & Humanity10Human stories in a tech world.
- Gaming9Video games and game culture.
- Futuristic8Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Class & Capitalism7Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Centrality5Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Who it's for
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking
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About
Gus spends every waking hour in Virtual Reality, ignoring the Gigworkers who tend to his physiological needs.
VR AddictionGig Economy DystopiaTechnology and IsolationSocial CommentaryPsychological ExplorationFuturistic SettingVirtual RealityDystopian Society
Crew
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Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
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Questions about The Cave
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Cave worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Cave rated?
Strong languageSuicide themes
Content advisories: strong language and suicide themes.
How long is The Cave?
0 h 9 min
The Cave runs 0 h 9 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Cave?
Critics30
Audiences79
Not quite. Audiences rate The Cave higher (79) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
What language is The Cave in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does The Cave use?
Action GirlArtistic License – ChemistryInformed AttributeDwindling PartyImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceAlien BloodOh, Crap!Leg FocusWas Once a ManWhen She SmilesCreepy MonotoneCruel and Unusual Deathand 29 more
TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Cave, including Action Girl, Artistic License – Chemistry, Informed Attribute.