Arcadia

Arcadia

1990 · 11 min · ★ 7.0 · Science Fiction

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'.

Directed by Paul Bamborough · Written by Derek W. Hayes

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