Amoeba

A group of college students on a camping trip discover that a parasitic organism is responsible for a series of mysterious disappearances in the area. As they try to escape the creature, they realize they may already be infected.

The film received a limited release and garnered mixed to negative reviews, primarily criticized for its low budget, underdeveloped characters, and derivative plot, though some found its creature effects and gore to be moderately effective for its scale.

• The low-budget horror flick relies heavily on gore and a familiar parasitic monster premise.
• Despite some attempts at tension, the film suffers from weak acting and a predictable storyline.
• Fans of extreme B-movie horror might find some enjoyment in its graphic content.

Google audience: Audience reception for Amoeba is largely unavailable due to its limited release, but available commentary suggests it's a niche film for fans of extreme B-movie horror, often citing its gratuitous gore as its main draw.

The film was shot primarily in a forest in New Jersey, with much of the limited production relying on practical effects and a small, dedicated crew.