Toxin
Toxin

Toxin

2015Movie81 minEnglish

A pharmaceutical company recruits a well-known scientist to help develop a vaccine against a deadly virus.

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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Joe MialeGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action

Plot Summary

In a near future where a deadly airborne toxin has ravaged the population, a group of soldiers embarks on a perilous mission into a desolate, heavily contaminated zone. Their objective: to rescue a scientist who may hold the key to a cure. As they navigate the treacherous environment, they encounter not only the deadly toxin but also mutated creatures and face internal conflicts that threaten their survival.

Critical Reception

Toxin received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some acknowledged the potential of its premise and the presence of a capable cast, the film was largely criticized for its predictable scares and lack of originality in the sci-fi horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.
  • While the cast shows some effort, they can't save the derivative material.
  • Lacks the necessary tension and originality to stand out in the genre.

Google audience: Audiences found Toxin to be a disappointing entry in the sci-fi horror genre. Many viewers felt the movie was cliché and failed to deliver on its premise, with some specifically mentioning a lack of compelling characters and an unoriginal storyline as major drawbacks.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Well', but it was changed to 'Toxin' for its international release.

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jonloy

jonloy

Yes it is a B movie but, a good one. Definitely worth watching. All actors were great. It should have been "bigger"! The story has a good premise. Solid actors but, it felt too small. Btw the actress Fiona Hale was remarkable.