Starfish
Starfish

Movie spotlight

Starfish

2019
Movie
100 min
English

Humanity is about to come to an end due to a mysterious signal; trapped at the home of a dead friend, Aubrey tries to turn things around after finding a mysterious cassette tape.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Director: A.T. WhiteGenres: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Following the death of her best friend, a grieving young woman named Aubrey is drawn into a bizarre and surreal world. She discovers a mysterious signal emanating from a drifting starfish, which appears to be linked to a cosmic event. As she delves deeper, she must confront her grief and unravel the secrets of the universe, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

Critical Reception

Starfish was met with a mixed but generally positive reception from critics, who often praised its unique visual style and ambitious, albeit sometimes confusing, narrative. While some found the film's abstract nature challenging, many appreciated its originality and the strong performance of its lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visual aesthetic and dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Acknowledged for its bold and original storytelling approach.

  • Some critics found the narrative occasionally opaque and difficult to follow.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and their breakdown of likes/dislikes is not readily available.

Fun Fact

Director A.T. White conceived the idea for 'Starfish' after experiencing a series of vivid dreams, which heavily influenced the film's surreal and otherworldly imagery.

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