Slash/Back
Seen it?2022 | 87 min | Science Fiction, Action, Thriller, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Spectral, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In a remote Arctic community, a group of Inuit girls fight off an alien invasion, all while trying to make it to the coolest party in town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$16K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nyla Innuksuk
- Tasiana ShirleyMaika
- Alexis Vincent-WolfeJesse
- Nalajoss EllsworthUki
- Chelsea PruskyLeena
- Frankie Vincent-WolfeAju
- Shaun BensonOfficer Lefebvre
- Kristian BruunTony Konk
- Melissa HoodNews Anchor
- Amelie Albert-LeBlancPolice operator (voice)
- Natar UngalaaqFisherman