The Toxic Girl
The Toxic Girl

Movie spotlight

The Toxic Girl

2020
Movie
10 min
Spanish

During a video call, two friends remember the ex of one of them. It won't take long for the memories to materialize.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users75%
Director: Sarah SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a near-future society obsessed with genetic purity, a young woman discovers she possesses a rare, dormant mutation that could save humanity from a deadly plague. Hunted by a ruthless corporation that sees her as a threat, she must race against time to unlock her powers and expose the truth before she's silenced forever.

Critical Reception

The Toxic Girl received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its ambitious concept and visual style, though some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted. Audiences were generally engaged by the thriller elements and the performance of the lead.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique premise and striking visual aesthetic.

  • Criticized for occasional pacing issues and plot predictability.

  • Lauded Anna Kendrick's compelling performance in a challenging role.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's originality and suspenseful narrative, often highlighting the strong central performance. Some viewers felt the science fiction elements could have been more thoroughly explained.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive bio-luminescent flora featured in the film was created using advanced CGI and practical effects, taking over a year to design and implement.

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