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2012 · 84 min · PG-13

Chronicle

Directed by Josh Trank · Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Chronicle (2012) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Josh Trank set in Seattle during the 2010s. It runs 84 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A superhero, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of isolation, coming of age, and friendship play out through found footage.

Composer
Youssef Guezoum
Cinematography
Matthew Jensen
Cast
Dane DeHaanAlex RussellMichael B. JordanMichael KellyAshley HinshawBo PetersenAnna WoodRudi Malcolm

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Seattle
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
Superhero
Themes
IsolationComing Of AgeFriendship
Structure
Found Footage
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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