Simulation Theory

Simulation Theory

We are caged in a simulation

Directed by Lance Drake

Produced by Pulse Films

202090 min7.8 / 10

A high-energy concert film that weaves a paranoid sci-fi narrative through theatrical rock performances, blending spectacle with existential questioning about the nature of reality.

Conceived and filmed at London's O2 Arena in September 2019 the film follows a team of scientists as they investigate the source of a paranormal anomaly appearing around the world. Blurring the lines between narrative and concert film, virtual and reality, Muse's most theatrical tour to date launches the viewer through a supernatural spectacle, questioning the world around us.

Questions people ask

  • Is Simulation Theory scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Simulation Theory sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Simulation Theory violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Simulation Theory end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Simulation Theory easy watching? 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.

92/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise86

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Simulation Theory

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Simulation Theory

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Simulation Theory, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Simulation Theory, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Simulation Theory, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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