The Posthuman Project
The Posthuman Project

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The Posthuman Project

2014
Movie
93 min
English

Denny Burke is finally about to graduate high school. Senior year has been one bad thing after another: a broken leg, a broken heart, and — worst of all — a broken home. With four of his closest friends, Denny goes on one last rock-climbing trip to prove he’s ready to start his adult life… On their trip the five teens receive a genetic boost beyond anything they’d ever imagined. Denny’s soon faced with the first big decision of his adult life: does he give up these powers and stay a normal teenager, or does he keep them…and graduate from the human race?

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Glenn GersGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A documentary filmmaker sets out to capture evidence of the posthuman phenomenon, believing it's the next stage of human evolution. As she delves deeper into her research, interviewing scientists and individuals who claim to have undergone extraordinary transformations, she begins to question the reality of her own existence and the nature of consciousness itself. Her quest for truth leads her to a secluded compound where the ultimate experiment is about to unfold, blurring the lines between science fiction and horrifying reality.

Critical Reception

The Posthuman Project received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its ambitious premise to be underdeveloped and its execution lacking. While some appreciated the thought-provoking themes and attempts at intellectual horror, the majority felt the film failed to deliver a cohesive or compelling narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers drawn to its speculative nature and others disappointed by its pacing and inconclusive ending.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious philosophical concepts exploring human evolution and consciousness.

  • Criticized for a disjointed narrative and a lack of clarity in its execution.

  • Some found the slow-burn tension effective, while others felt it led to an unsatisfying conclusion.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely inconclusive, with some viewers appreciating the film's unique ideas but many expressing confusion or disappointment with the plot's progression and resolution.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Glenn Gers, also wrote the screenplay for the critically acclaimed 2007 film 'Fracture'.

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