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Heatwave!
1974·Movie
·1h 30min·
Heatwave! fingerprint
High energy, no humor.
Energy
Tense
- Tension8
- Adrenaline6
- Fast Pace6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Family Dynamics6
- Pathos5
- Catharsis5
Humor
Serious throughout
- Wit & Wordplay1
- Situational Comedy0
- Physical Comedy0
World
Everyday modern life and society
- World Immersion7
- Dialogue Centrality5
- Novelty5
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction6
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Sound Centrality6
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence3Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness4Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
LowEveryday modern life and society
Its world is built around everyday modern life and society.
All world traits
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Psychological5Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace6Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
- Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
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It's been 122 degrees for the last two weeks...the rivers are going dry...the power's been knocked out...a sweltering city is grinding to a halt...and for a man and his pregnant wife the worst is yet to come.
A devastating heatwave hits the Los Angeles area and a young expecting couple try to evade it by escaping to a mountain resort town.
Disaster ThrillerEnvironmental ThreatSurvival DramaTense AtmosphereHuman ResilienceEscapist JourneyImpending Doom1970s Cinema
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Questions about Heatwave!
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Heatwave! worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Heatwave! rated?
NR
It's rated NR in the United States.
How long is Heatwave!?
1 h 30 min
Heatwave! runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is Heatwave! in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does Heatwave! use?
Community-Threatening ConstructionThe Complainer Is Always WrongDirty CopIntrepid ReporterMeaningful NameUpper-Class TwitThe Thing That Would Not LeaveThis Is What the Building Will Look Like"The Reason You Suck" Speech
TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Heatwave!, including Community-Threatening Construction, The Complainer Is Always Wrong, Dirty Cop.