Artik

Name: Artik
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Released: 2019-09-10
Duration: 1 h 16 min
Cast: Chase Williamson, Jerry G. Angelo, Lauren Ashley Carter, Matt Mercer, David Robbins

2019·Movie

·1h 16min·

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Artik fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Tension8
Violence8
Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Family Dynamics6
Pathos4
Coming of Age4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Cringe Humor3
Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

World Immersion7
Novelty6
Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Character Depth7
Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

Cinematography7
Editing6
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

Artik is tense, violent, and thrilling.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence8Physical conflict and intensity.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.

Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Uncanny5Eerie, unsettling strangeness.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Coming of Age4Personal growth and self-discovery.
Melancholy3Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.

Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Romance1Love stories and emotional connections.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wonder1Awe, discovery, and amazement.

Related traits

Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Wit & Wordplay1Clever dialogue and verbal humor.

Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Its world is built around crime, the mind, and everyday modern life.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Crime8Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.

Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.

Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Complexity5Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Release the purity within.

In rural farm country, a comic book obsessed serial killer clashes with a straight edge purist over a young boy's fate.

Rural Crime ThrillerComic Book ObsessionPsychological HorrorFather-Son RelationshipSerial KillerMoral ConflictBleak AtmosphereSuspenseful Narrative

Actors

Chase Williamson

Holton Shudcase

Jerry G. Angelo

Artik

Lauren Ashley Carter

Flin Brays

Matt Mercer

Kar

David Robbins

Travis Mers

Gavin White

Boy Adam

Kari White

Counselor Ward

Crew

Directed by:

Tom Botchii Skowronski, Marika Day, Mike Miller

Written by:

Tom Botchii Skowronski

Produced by:

Kodi Lane, Angelique Midthunder, Jerry G. Angelo

Composed by:

Darren Maynard, Josh Eckberg, Goeun Lee Everett

Sequels and Prequels

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