The King Tide
2024 · 1h 43m · Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller · Canada · Rated 15 (GB)
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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 saviour.
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Christian Sparkes6.5Smart score
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authoritarian controlcollective obsessioncommunity unravelingcult‑like behaviordark secretsethical crisisgroup manipulationisland dramaisolated communitymiracolous healingsmoral corruptionmysterious childmysterious tragedynewfoundland and labradorpower imbalanceremote islandsocial pressuresupernatural gift
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