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2022 · 130 min · R

Nope

Directed by Jordan Peele · Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Nope (2022) is a Horror film, directed by Jordan Peele set in California during the 1990s–2020s. It runs 130 minutes and is rated R.

A creature feature, with a tense tone. Themes of obsession and man vs nature play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Michael Abels
Cinematography
Hoyte van Hoytema
Cast
Daniel KaluuyaKeke PalmerBrandon PereaMichael WincottSteven YeunWrenn SchmidtKeith DavidDevon Graye

The world of this film

Setting

Where
California
Setting
Rural
When
1990s2020s

Premise & themes

Premise
Creature Feature
Themes
ObsessionMan Vs Nature
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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