Destination: Infestation
Destination: Infestation

Destination: Infestation

2007Movie87 minEnglish

While on a flight home from Colombia, the plane that Dr. Carrie Ross and her daughter are on is attacked by bullet ants whose sting is the most painful and deadliest on the planet. Joining forces with air marshal Ethan Hart, Dr. Ross, an entomologist, tries desperately to save the flight from disaster. In the end, their struggle brings them closer together and offers the couple hope for the future.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb3.7/10
Director: Mario Van PeeblesGenres: Sci-Fi, Horror, Action

Plot Summary

A spaceship crew on a mission to investigate a derelict vessel encounters a parasitic alien life form that begins to infect them. As the infestation spreads, the surviving crew members must fight for their lives and find a way to stop the alien threat before it consumes them all. The film blends elements of survival horror with science fiction action as the protagonists grapple with both the external alien menace and the internal paranoia it breeds.

Critical Reception

Destination: Infestation received a largely negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, uninspired special effects, and reliance on B-movie tropes. While some acknowledged its attempt at a creature-feature narrative, the execution was generally deemed lacking. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable entry in the sci-fi horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and uninspired creature design.
  • Special effects are often unconvincing, detracting from the horror elements.
  • Performances are generally weak, with little character development.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific film is not readily available, but general audience sentiment for similar low-budget sci-fi horror films often points to a mixed to negative reception, with viewers appreciating any attempts at originality but frequently criticizing execution and production values.

Fun Fact

The film was directed by and stars Mario Van Peebles, known for his roles in films like 'New Jack City' and 'Posse'.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review