# The Objective (2008)

> A CIA-led special operations team faces ancient supernatural evil inside a deadly, unexplained zone of Afghanistan.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8863

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director: Daniel Myrick
- Cast: Jonas Ball, Matthew R. Anderson, Jon Huertas, Michael C. Williams, Sam Hunter, Jeff Prewett, Vanessa Johansson
- TMDB rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0962711/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, oppressive, eerie, late night horror viewing, military thriller marathon

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