Chronicle
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.
Release Year
2012
Runtime
84 min
Audience Score
6.8
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.
Why This Page Helps
Chronicle is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Movie FAQ
Questions People Usually Search
Who should watch Chronicle?
Chronicle is best for viewers who want science fiction, drama, thriller without having to browse blindly.
What tone does Chronicle have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is Chronicle?
Chronicle lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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