Consume

In a near future where humans are linked to a vast network, a mysterious digital contagion begins to spread, causing people to lose their minds and turn violent. A small group of survivors must fight for their lives against the infected and the encroaching digital threat. They discover that the infection is not what it seems, leading to a desperate race against time to find a cure before humanity is completely consumed.

Consume received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its inventive premise and unsettling atmosphere, others found its execution to be uneven and its pacing occasionally sluggish. The film's visual effects and thematic exploration of technology's dark side were frequently highlighted, though its narrative coherence and character development drew some criticism.

• Praised for its timely themes about technology and addiction.
• Noted for its effective build-up of tension and paranoia.
• Criticized for an underdeveloped plot and reliance on genre tropes.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the film's modern anxieties about technology and its engaging premise. However, many felt the story didn't fully capitalize on its potential, with some finding the ending unsatisfying and the characters difficult to connect with.

The distinctive digital 'glitch' effect used to represent the contagion in the film was created using a combination of custom-built software and practical in-camera light manipulation techniques.