Stranded
The Lunar Base Ark explores ore and unexpectedly is hit by a meteor shower and has severe damages. Colonel Gerard Brauchman sends the crewwoman Ava Cameron to repair a wing that is full of CO2. Dr. Lance Krauss warns that the gas may cause paranoia and hallucinations. Ava brings a sample of the meteor for analysis and Dr. Krauss finds that there are spores attached to the meteor. Ava accidentally cuts her finger in a sample but she hides the cut from the doctor. Soon Ava gets pregnant and delivers an alien offspring. However, neither Col. Brauchman nor Dr. Kraus believes in her words and they believe that Ava is delusional. The offspring bites the crewman Bruce Johns and the crew discovers that Bruce has been cloned by the alien. Soon they find how dangerous the clone is.
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Plot Summary
A group of strangers find themselves stranded in a remote lodge during a blizzard with a dangerous killer among them. As paranoia escalates, they must work together to identify and stop the murderer before they all become victims.
Critical Reception
Stranded (2013) received a generally negative reception from critics, who found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a generic and uninspired thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a clichéd plot that offers little in the way of surprises.
- Performances are largely uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
- The thriller elements are underdeveloped, making for a dull viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's predictable nature and lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Manitoba, Canada, during the winter months, contributing to the authentic snowy atmosphere.
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