Contracted

A young woman named Samantha attends a party and wakes up the next morning with a mysterious, rapidly progressing infection. As her body deteriorates and her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and violent, she desperately tries to uncover the cause and find a cure before her condition consumes her entirely. The film documents her horrifying physical and psychological transformation over a mere 48 hours.

Contracted received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visceral horror and Najarra Townsend's committed performance. Some found the film's relentless bleakness and graphic content to be overwhelming, while others appreciated its unique take on body horror and infection narratives.

• Praised for its intense body horror and unsettling atmosphere.

• Najarra Townsend's performance is a standout, carrying the film's terrifying transformation.

• Some found the narrative repetitive and the grim tone difficult to endure.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many finding the film to be a disturbing and effective horror experience that successfully builds suspense and dread. However, a significant portion found the movie to be overly graphic, unpleasant, and lacking in narrative depth.

Director Eric England stated that the film's concept was partly inspired by a personal fear of contracting a mysterious illness and the subsequent rapid physical deterioration.