Hybrid
Hybrid

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Hybrid

1997
Movie
86 min
English

A group of space renegades hook up with a drifter named McQueen. Together they hole up in an abandoned research facility for the night and are relentlessly pursued by a human/monster hybrid.

Insights

IMDb4.8/10
Director: Albert PyunGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a near-future Los Angeles, a genetically engineered assassin known as the 'Hybrid' is on the loose, capable of shapeshifting into any form. A detective, plagued by his own past, must race against time to stop the Hybrid before it completes its mission and unleashes more chaos. The investigation leads him into a dangerous world of corporate espionage and bio-engineering gone wrong.

Critical Reception

Hybrid is a low-budget science fiction action film that received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its formulaic plot and uneven execution, though some appreciated its B-movie charm and Albert Pyun's characteristic directorial style. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in Pyun's filmography.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable storyline and uninspired action sequences.

  • While visually unappealing, some may find a niche enjoyment in its B-movie aesthetic.

  • Performance-wise, the cast delivers a serviceable but unremarkable effort.

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Fun Fact

Albert Pyun is known for directing a large number of direct-to-video films, often with ambitious concepts that were constrained by limited budgets.

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