Dark Tide

Dark Tide

In Shark Alley, courage runs deep.

Directed by John Stockwell

Produced by Social Capital, Lipsync Productions

2012113 min4.7 / 10

A survival thriller centered on a traumatized diver confronting her fears and a dangerous predator in the waters off South Africa.

A traumatized shark expert must battle her own fears to lead a thrill-seeking businessman on a dive into a dangerous section of water known as "Shark Alley."

Questions people ask

  • Is Dark Tide scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is Dark Tide sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Dark Tide easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is Dark Tide violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does Dark Tide end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise3

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Dark Tide, and what each one shares →

Like Dark Tide

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Dark Tide

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Dark Tide, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Dark Tide, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Dark Tide, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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