Rift

Name: Rift
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Drama
Released: 2017-02-04
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Cast: Björn Stefánsson, Sigurður Þór Óskarsson, Guðmundur Ólafsson, Aðalbjörg Árnadóttir, Anna Eva Steindórsdóttir

2017·Movie

·1h 51min·

Horror Mystery

DecentGoodWatch score

5.9

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Tension8
Scare6
Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Pathos7
Melancholy7
Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Cringe Humor2
Dark Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Dialogue Centrality8
Ambiguity8
World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Acting8
Character Depth8
Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Sound Centrality7
Editing6

Energy

High

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

Rift is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Scare6Frightening moments and scares.
Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Violence4Physical conflict and intensity.
Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.

Heart

Low

Moving and melancholic

Emotionally, it's moving and melancholic.

All heart traits

Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Romance6Love stories and emotional connections.
Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.

Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Bleakness7Grim, stark outlooks.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.

Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

High

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Its world is built around the mind, everyday modern life, and mystery. It leaves some questions open.

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All world traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
Ambiguity8Open-endedness and uncertainty.
World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.

Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Related traits

Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.

Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

High

Standout performances and characters

The performances and characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Acting8Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.

Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.

Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Months after they broke up, Gunnar receives a strange phone call from his ex-boyfriend, Einar. He sounds distraught, like he's about to do something terrible to himself. Gunnar drives up to the secluded cabin where Einar is holed up and soon discovers that there's more going on than he imagined. As the two men come to terms with their broken relationship, some other person seems to be lurking outside the cabin, wanting to get in.

Psychological ThrillerRelationship DramaLGBTQ+ ThemedIsolated SettingSlow Burn SuspenseAmbiguous ThreatEmotional IntensityIcelandic CinemaIntimate Character StudyExistential Dread

Actors

Björn Stefánsson

Gunnar

Sigurður Þór Óskarsson

Einar

Crew

Directed by:

Erlingur Thoroddsen

Written by:

Erlingur Thoroddsen

Composed by:

Einar Sverrir Tryggvason

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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