Extinction
Extinction

Extinction

2018Movie96 minEnglish

A chief mechanic at a factory, haunted by apocalyptic nightmares, becomes a hero when Earth is invaded by a mysterious army bent on destruction.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users49%
Director: Ben YoungGenres: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller

Plot Summary

A father struggles to protect his family during a terrifying invasion by a relentless force that has already decimated the population. As he desperately searches for a way to save them, he uncovers a shocking truth about the nature of the attack and his own connection to it. The family must confront their deepest fears and fight for survival against an enemy that seems unstoppable.

Critical Reception

Extinction received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the film's plot predictable and its execution uninspired. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Michael Peña and Lizzy Caplan, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a unique or compelling narrative in the crowded sci-fi horror genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its committed performances from the lead actors.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot that offers few surprises.
  • Found to be visually competent but lacking originality in its storytelling.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Extinction' to be a passable sci-fi thriller, with many appreciating the performances and suspense. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the movie relied too heavily on familiar tropes and a predictable ending, ultimately failing to leave a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Memory and the Murderer' and was set to be directed by Rodrigo Cortés before Ben Young took over and the title was changed to 'Extinction'.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

I tend to give westerns and science fiction a bit more slack before giving up on them, because so many films in those genres are so bad, so I stuck with Extinction, barely. For one thing, I had trouble swallowing the idea that Peter, the gu...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. A big fan of Michael Peña ("Ant-Man") and Lizzy Caplan ("Mean Girls"), and while both are (more) traditionally comedic actors, this definitely shows off their range. While the p...