Canadian Strain
Canadian Strain

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Canadian Strain

2019
Movie
79 min
English

When cannabis becomes legal in Canada, boutique weed dealer Anne Banting is swiftly run out of business by the biggest gangsters in town - the government.

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IMDb4.0/10
Director: Nathaniel M. JonesGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of friends on a camping trip in the remote Canadian wilderness discover a mysterious substance that begins to affect them in terrifying ways. As paranoia and aggression set in, they realize they might be fighting more than just their own deteriorating sanity. The isolation of their location only heightens the escalating dread and the desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Canadian Strain received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempts at atmospheric horror and body horror elements, many found the execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the genre blend and others deeming it derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality in its horror and sci-fi elements.

  • Attempts at suspense and gore fall flat due to poor execution.

  • Performances are generally weak, failing to connect with the audience.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a standard, uninspired take on the creature/infection horror subgenre, with many expressing disappointment in its predictable scares and lack of engaging narrative.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the remote wilderness areas of Alberta, Canada, adding to its isolated and bleak atmosphere.

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