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Arcade

1993Movie1 h 25 min

Horror
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–30%
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–30%

Summary

Alex Manning and her friends decide to visit the local video arcade known as "Dante's Inferno" where a new virtual reality arcade game called "Arcade" is being test marketed by a computer company CEO.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, uplift or warmth.

Movies with

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Albert Pyun
Written by
David S. Goyer, Charles Band
Produced by
Cathy Gesualdo
Music by
Alan Howarth

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 1993 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 20, 1993
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Brand X, The Game Come to Life, Sealed Evil in a Can +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Arcade?"

Questions about Arcade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Arcade worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 4.5).

Will Arcade scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Arcade plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Arcade use?

Brand XThe Game Come to LifeSealed Evil in a CanExecutive MeddlingIt's All My FaultKnights and KnavesStylistic SuckAbusive ParentsThis Is for Emphasis, Bitch!Win to ExitMissing MomB-Movieand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Brand X, The Game Come to Life, and Sealed Evil in a Can.