Ick
Science teacher Hank’s life changes when he reconnects with his first love and suspects that a new student may be his daughter—all while facing an alien threat in their town.
Why it matters
A genre-bending blend of intimate family drama and creeping alien horror that plays with familiar sci-fi tropes to explore personal and extraterrestrial invasions.
- Creature design channels a slick fusion of Parasyte’s unsettling biology and Stranger Things’ nostalgic small-town vibe.
- Anchored by a grounded performance as a teacher navigating rekindled love and unexpected parenthood amidst cosmic threat.
- Balances body horror tension with heartfelt family dynamics—alien menace as metaphor, not just spectacle.
- Early moments demand attention with practical-effect-driven creature work that recalls classic ’80s sci-fi horror flair.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
⚠ Limited data — scores are approximate
Gore
0
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
0
Alien
