‘Derelict’: A Stranger Walks Among Us

A man arrives on earth, not knowing who he or where he comes from, in this ‘mysterious stranger’ narrative.

The wandering derelict (Malik Stalbert), in “Derelict.” GJW

NR | 1h 28m | Action, Drama, Mystery | 2019

I’ve seen my fair share of cinematic trends and storytelling formulas—the wise mentor who bites the dust so his protégé can rise, the obligatory damsel in distress, or the ever-reliable tragic backstory designed to tug at the heartstrings. And, of course, there is the love triangle, a plot device that has tested the patience of audiences for decades.