Dominant Species
Dominant Species

Movie spotlight

Dominant Species

2019
Movie
19 min
English

Ten aliens in human host bodies learn how to be men.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Director: Mark HansonGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of scientists on a remote expedition in the Arctic uncover evidence of an ancient, terrifying species that threatens to consume everything in its path. As they struggle to survive the harsh environment and the escalating attacks, they realize this discovery could mean the end of humanity. Their fight for survival becomes a race against time to understand and neutralize the alien threat before it spreads.

Critical Reception

Dominant Species received a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters, though some acknowledged its decent visual effects and tense atmosphere for a low-budget sci-fi horror film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for attempting to blend sci-fi and horror elements with a remote, hostile setting.

  • Criticized for a derivative storyline that treads familiar ground within the genre.

  • Commented on the visual effects being surprisingly competent for the film's budget.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, with no substantial consensus forming. Those available generally reflect a sentiment of it being a forgettable entry in the sci-fi horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in Minnesota, despite its Arctic setting, utilizing cold weather and frozen landscapes to create the illusion of a remote, icy environment.

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