@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The Fourth Kind
"There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction."
Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
1,929
Votes
1h 38m
Runtime
$10.0M
Budget
$47.7M
Box Office
477%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorOlatunde Osunsanmi
WriterOlatunde Osunsanmi
CinematographyLorenzo Senatore
ComposerAtli Örvarsson
EditorPaul Covington
Production DesignAxel Nicolet
Produced by
Universal PicturesGold Circle FilmsChambara PicturesDead Crow ProductionsSaga FilmMandate International
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Milla Jovovich
Dr. Abigail 'Abbey' Tyler
Elias Koteas
Abel Campos
Will Patton
Sheriff August
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Awolowa Odusami
Corey Johnson
Tommy Fisher
Enzo Cilenti
Scott Stracinsky
Eric Loren
Deputy Ryan
Mia McKenna-Bruce
Ashley Tyler
Raphaël Coleman
Ronnie Tyler
Daphne Alexander
Theresa
Alisha Seaton
Cindy Stracinski
Tyne Rafaeli
Sarah Fisher
Kiera McMaster
Joe Fisher
Sara Houghton
Jessica
Julian Vergov
Will Tyler
