IMDb 0 2022 HD

The Tinderbox

The Tinderbox

2022
10 min
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An enigmatic soldier is given a dangerous task when he encounters a sinister witch.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Hamish Holton / Max Bock / Mark Wehbe / Chloe Small
Starring
Dylan Rubin / Zara Pettigrew / Emily Cook

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

mysterious dark intriguing atmospheric moody unsettling competent slight grim effective brooding intense

Reviews

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Clara Montgomery
Mar 28, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

The Tinderbox delivers a surprisingly effective dose of dark, brooding fantasy. Dylan Rubin brings a compelling weariness to his soldier, making his perilous assignment feel genuinely weighty. Zara Pettigrew is electric as the sinister witch, a performance that…

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Jasper Thorne
Mar 28, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

An exercise in minimalist dark fantasy, The Tinderbox struggles to ignite. Dylan Rubin’s soldier is a character defined more by his circumstances than his personality, making it difficult to invest in his plight. Zara Pettigrew’s witch is a…

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Seraphina Dubois
Mar 28, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The Tinderbox conjures a potent, if fleeting, sense of dark fairy tale. Dylan Rubin navigates his role with a quiet intensity, effectively conveying the burden of his dangerous task. Zara Pettigrew is a captivating presence as the witch,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 28, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This iteration of The Tinderbox offers a grimly atmospheric, if ultimately slight, encounter. Rubin’s soldier is a cipher, a vessel for the narrative’s machinations rather than a fully realised character. Emily Cook, in a supporting role, provides moments…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 28, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

The Tinderbox presents a concise, albeit somewhat underdeveloped, premise. Dylan Rubin embodies the titular soldier with a stoic presence, hinting at a deeper internal struggle that remains largely unexplored. Zara Pettigrew’s portrayal of the witch is suitably unsettling,…

FAQs

The provided context indicates The Tinderbox is a standalone film released in 2022. There is no information suggesting it is part of a larger franchise or series. Its narrative appears self-contained, focusing on the specific journey of the soldier and his encounter with the witch.