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Organismo
Diego, a young quadriplegic who finds himself alone at home after the death of his mother, with the difficult task of surviving days without feeding until someone succeeds. Immobilized due to his physical condition, he searches in his past and in a possible future, in a timeless flow of consciousness of childhood memories, love relationships, intimate desires and personal conflicts, new foundations for a life that begins in the acceptance of a new body.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a remote camping trip discover a mysterious, pulsating organism in a cave. As they investigate, they realize the creature is alive and has sinister intentions, leading to a desperate fight for survival against a parasitic force that threatens to consume them from within.
Critical Reception
Organismo received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unsettling atmosphere and creature design, many found the plot predictable and the execution lacking. The film struggled to find a wide audience, often being cited as a lesser-known entry in the body horror genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intense body horror sequences and disturbing visuals.
Criticized for a weak and unoriginal storyline.
Despite a promising premise, the film ultimately falls short in its narrative development.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for Organismo (2017) is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Director David Arata, also known for his work in visual effects, reportedly used practical effects and creature suits extensively to achieve the film's unsettling organic aesthetic, aiming for a tactile and visceral horror experience.
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