The defence The Adrenaline Seeker
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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Slash/Back
Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 2022
In a remote Arctic community, a group of Inuit girls fight off an alien invasion, all while trying to make it to the coolest party in town.
Movie details
Slash/Back
“These aliens messed with the wrong girls.”
2022 Science Fiction · Action · Thriller 1h 27m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
In a remote Arctic community, a group of Inuit girls fight off an alien invasion, all while trying to make it to the coolest party in town.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Slash/Back?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Nyla Innuksuk
Written by
Nyla Innuksuk · Ryan Cavan
Tasiana Shirley
Maika
A
Alexis Vincent-Wolfe
Jesse
Nalajoss Ellsworth
Uki
C
Chelsea Prusky
Leena
F
Frankie Vincent-Wolfe
Aju
Shaun Benson
Officer Lefebvre
Kristian Bruun
Tony Konk
Court is in session
Put Slash/Back on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Prestige Tourist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.