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Icarus
2025·Movie
·14min·
Icarus fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, no humor.
Energy
Terrifying and tense
Fast from start to finish.
- Scare9
- Tension8
- Adrenaline7
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Pathos5
- Melancholy4
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Situational Comedy1
- Wit & Wordplay1
World
The future, mystery, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Ambiguity7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue9
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Standout editing, score, and sound design
- Editing8
- Music Composition8
- Sound Centrality8
Energy
HighTerrifying and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Icarus is terrifying, tense, and thrilling.
All energy traits
- Scare9Frightening moments and scares.
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis3Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Related traits
- Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
NoneA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
World
MediumThe future, mystery, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, mystery, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Related traits
- Futuristic8Speculative tech and future worlds.
- Mystery8Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity8Human stories in a tech world.
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Surrealism6Dreamlike, bizarre imagery.
Craft
HighSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative4Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout editing, score, and sound design
Look and sound: the editing, score, and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Editing8Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
Related traits
- Spectacle7Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
They're neither missing or dead.
A year ago, five girls went missing without a trace. Some said they were dead, or kidnapped, and some said they vanished like dust.
Psychological HorrorMissing Persons MysterySupernatural ElementsFuturistic SettingSuspenseful AtmosphereDark & UnsettlingExploration of LossCharacter-Driven
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Questions about Icarus
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Icarus worth watching?
98
MasterpieceGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 99/100 (IMDb 9.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Icarus rated?
Disturbing imagerySuicide themes
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.
How long is Icarus?
0 h 14 min
Icarus runs 0 h 14 min.
What language is Icarus in?
KoreanEnglish
It was made in Korean, with some English. Produced in South Korea.
What tropes does Icarus use?
All for NothingArt ShiftThe Backwards ЯBath SuicideBookendsBrief Accent ImitationCall-BackGreater-Scope VillainIcarus AllusionThe Ken Burns EffectMalignant Plot TumorTalking Headsand 3 more
TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Icarus, including All for Nothing, Art Shift, The Backwards Я.