Arcadia

1990
11m

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Set in the not to distant apocalyptic future. Earth is under invasion from computer/arcade aliens, tensions run high and teenagers still want to 'go out'.Set in the not to distant apocalyptic future. Earth is under invasion from computer/arcade aliens, tensions run high and teenagers still want to 'go out'.Set in the not to distant apocalyptic future. Earth is under invasion from computer/arcade aliens, tensions run high and teenagers still want to 'go out'.

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7.5/10

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Commissioned and shown by Channel 4 under their umbrella title of "Short and Curlies", Arcadia was first shown in January 1990, yet has a copyright date of 1988.

It was shown again under the "Short and Curlies" umbrella on 14th May 1991.

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Spoofs Sudden Impact (1983)

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8/10

Memorable

Saw this when I was young and in hospital, must have been around 1990 when it was released. Though I forgot it's name, this short stayed with me as a fond memory for it's rather unique take on a future dystopia.

In a world that is threatening and evil, the main character tries to learn how to be nice through an interactive arcade video game. This is seen as a very problematic behaviour.

The ending is thought provoking.

Well acted with unknown, to me at least, actors in the main roles. This short is made on a small budget and it shows in some of the special effects, but it still very well made. The world building over its eleven minute run time is quite impressive.

I absolutely recommend it.