Growth
In 1989, a breakthrough in "advanced parasitic research" on Cuttyhunk Island gave scientists a jump in human evolution. Initial tests proved promising, as subjects experienced heightened physical and mental strength and awareness. But - something in the experiment went horribly wrong, and the island mysteriously lost three quarters of its population.
Why it matters
A creeping body horror thriller that fuses ’80s bio-experiment paranoia with the eerie isolation of island-set dread.
- Practical effects deliver unsettling parasite designs that feel tactile, not digital—Bottin fans take note.
- Echoes of Cronenberg’s evolutionary anxieties meet a regional indie vibe rarely seen outside festival circuits.
- Slow-burn tension builds around a community unraveling, capturing that claustrophobic ’80s sci-fi horror atmosphere.
- Ideal for fans of contamination horror and those who savor horror’s uneasy dance with scientific hubris.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
