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The King Tide

2023

Frances Fisher, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Alix West Lefler, Aden Young ...

Thriller After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next saviour.

	Media	Author	Review
		Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter	"An unsettling tale of supernatural powers (...) The story proceeds through an unfolding series of interactions that could be tighter"
		Shelagh Rowan-Legg Screen Anarchy	"The script weaves a lot of different themes and explorations together quite deftly (...) These parable lessons work well in the contemporary context of a place that has suffered from both natural and manmade hardships"
		Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"With potent performances and a gorgeous, textured aesthetic, 'The King Tide' proves a mesmerizing experience"
		Chris Bumbray JoBlo	"[It] is an intriguing genre mash-up, reminiscent of the classic sci-fi-tinged morality tales Rod Serling used to write (...) An unexpected gem"
		Joe Lipsett Bloody Disgusting	"Armed with serene, beautiful cinematography, murky moral developments, and a deep bench of talented character actors, 'The King Tide' is a quiet gem that demands to be seen. It’s one of the year’s best genre films (...) Rating: ★★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Johanna Schneller The Globe and Mail	"Sparkes really sticks the landing here: He makes it inevitable, sending you out of the theatre shaken yet also thrilled"

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