Ascendance
Ascendance

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Ascendance

Movie
27 min
English

In Ascendance, a sci-fi action short film, a corporation outpost is attacked my a mysterious entity. A super-soldier is dispatched to hunt down and eliminate those responsible

Insights

IMDb4.6/10
Director: Scott JeffreyGenres: Action, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of survivors attempts to escape a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. They must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront both the undead and other desperate human factions. Their journey is fraught with peril as they seek a rumored safe haven, testing their resilience and humanity.

Critical Reception

Ascendance received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated its attempt at a gritty post-apocalyptic narrative and action sequences, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality. Performances were noted as uneven, and the low-budget nature was apparent in certain aspects of production.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless action sequences and bleak atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Found to be a visually competent, albeit uninspired, entry in the zombie genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical sentiment, with some viewers enjoying the action and survival elements, while others found it to be a generic and low-budget zombie film with little to distinguish itself.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of its visual style relying on practical effects and atmospheric lighting to create its post-apocalyptic world.

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