

Genius hacker Connor discovers Cicada 3301, an online treasure hunt that could be a recruiting tool for a secret society. Soon Conner, art-expert friend Avi, and secretive librarian Gwen are dashing from graffiti sites to ancient libraries to uncover real-world clues. But they must outrun aggressive NSA agents, also hot on the trail of Cicada, who want the glory for themselves.
Production
Ritchson directed AND villained—multitask king behavior
Acting
Ron Funches carries every scene he's in, no notes
Practical Effects
Real locations beat green screen puzzle rooms

Director
Alan Ritchson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alan Ritchson (director/Agent Carver) is best known as Hawk in Titans and Jack Reacher in the Amazon series—dude's built like he bench-presses servers.
The real Cicada 3301 puzzle appeared in 2012, went unsolved by most, and remains one of internet folklore's greatest flexes—this film is basically fan fiction with a budget.
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