Rise of the Animals
In a world where animals have turned on humanity, a teen travels across the country in search of the girl of his dreams.
Why it matters
A post-apocalyptic creature feature that blends road movie melancholy with nature’s brutal uprising.
- Practical effects-driven animal attacks recall the best of ‘80s eco-horror, sidestepping CGI pitfalls.
- A low-budget indie with a scrappy DIY charm, perfect for fans of regional horror and cult curiosities.
- The protagonist’s quixotic journey adds emotional weight uncommon in creature flicks.
- Feels like a lost entry in the lineage from Cronenberg’s *Rabid* to modern eco-paranoia horror.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
100
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
