After the Dark
Smart. Talented. Beautiful. Stranded.
Directed by John Huddles
Produced by SCTV
A high-concept philosophical thriller that uses a thought experiment about nuclear apocalypse to probe questions of survival, worth, and human choice among privileged teenagers.
At an international school in Jakarta, a philosophy teacher challenges his class of twenty graduating seniors to choose which ten of them would take shelter underground and reboot the human race in the event of a nuclear apocalypse.
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Is After the Dark sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is After the Dark scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does After the Dark end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is After the Dark violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is After the Dark easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like After the Dark
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as After the Dark
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like After the Dark, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like After the Dark, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like After the Dark, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
