The King Tide

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The King Tide

Released Aug 16

1h 40m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

Fantasy

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After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next savior.

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Johanna Schneller

Globe and Mail

Sparkes really sticks the landing here: He makes it inevitable, sending you out of the theatre shaken yet also thrilled.

Apr 26, 2024

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Sheri Linden

The Hollywood Reporter

Effectively eerie and insightful.

Sep 12, 2023

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Eric Langberg

Everything's Interesting

My god, what an ending. 'The King Tide' pulls off one of the gutsiest, most unsettling final acts I’ve seen in a horror film in a minute, a nightmare of mounting tension with devastating results.

Aug 23, 2024

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

... a stylish and unsettling mystery layered with thoughtful moral complexity that resonates beyond its rustic island setting.

Aug 17, 2024

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Shakyl Lambert

CGMagazine

It may be a bit slow for some, but The King Tide is an effectively intense thriller with a unique setting, and a great ensemble cast.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 2, 2024

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Matthew Simpson

That Shelf

Combined with the performances and the stark but stunning landscapes of Newfoundland, The King Tide is an excellent character study, a shocking thriller, and a great Canadian film as a result.

May 11, 2024

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Erick R

Breathtaking eerie!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/14/24

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lucy l

Well, as I was just texting my sister, I've never been so upset at a movie in my entire life. Like I need to get on a plane or something. But the end scene has just made it all worth it. A must see if you are ready for some very uncomfortable emotions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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Solomon K

This was one of the better movies I’d never heard of. It is a fantastic take on human nature and how the majority of people never fail to do the wrong thing while at the same time destroying the few dissenting voices of reason. I can’t believe I’d never heard of this movie. Definitely want to own this on Blu-ray.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Audience Member

Wow! One of the best films I've seen in decades. Truly a masterpiece. The less you know going in the better. Watch it, you won't regret it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/31/24

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Aldis H

Not sure whether the title pays homage to Stephen King, because the premises are straight out of his playbook, but that doesn't mean this movie isn't an enthralling, nail-biting affair.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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jason l

A film that shows just how dark people who feel entitled will turn if they believe they can't keep something that never belonged to them in the first place. When nothing is ever enough even a wonderful gift that they received for free. I was pretty happy at the end all but a few deserved their fate. Acting was good. Very slow paced but worth the wait. A very nice little low budget gem.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/18/24

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Synopsis

After the mayor of an idyllic island village discovers a child with mysterious powers awash on their shores, the once peaceful community devolves into civil war, torn over the belief that the child is the next savior.

Director: Christian Sparkes
Producer: William Woods, Allison White
Screenwriter: William Woods, Albert Shin
Distributor: Vertical
Production Co: Woods Entertainment, Tip-Top Productions, Sara Fost Pictures
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 16, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2024
Runtime: 1h 40m

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