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Cradle
Eade is a fourteen year old girl who has spent her entire life on the spaceship Cradle. Eade and her dad are on the return journey to Earth when an explosion cripples the craft and seriously injures her father. As the clock counts down to self-destruction Cradle’s computer, System, assumes control of the ship and refuses to perform the life saving medical procedure that her father desperately needs. Whilst trying to outwit System to save her dad, Eade discovers the shocking truth of her existence and must face her uncertain future armed with the knowledge that her life in space is not as it seems.
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Plot Summary
A grieving father, still reeling from the loss of his son, agrees to assist a young woman who claims to be his child's reincarnation. As they delve deeper into the mystery surrounding the child's death, unsettling events begin to unfold, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.
Critical Reception
Cradle received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and performances, while others criticized its pacing and predictable plot. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding it a genuinely unsettling horror experience and others deeming it uninspired.
What Reviewers Say
Praiseworthy for its attempt at creating a chilling atmosphere.
Criticized for a slow burn that doesn't fully pay off.
Some found the performances compelling, but the narrative lacked originality.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Wales, utilizing its remote and atmospheric landscapes to enhance the eerie tone.
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