Infection (2005) movie poster

Infection

2005 ·1h 21m · ★ 3.7 (18)

A meteor carrying an unknown infection, lands outside a Small Californian community, bringing terror and death. Just after midnight, a local rancher named Larry Jenkins discovers the meteor and calls the police. Inspector Bardo is sent to the scene to investigate. The small Lawton police department is short-handed, as it is the night of the high school prom. Arriving at a desolate forest road miles out of town, Bardo discovers that Jenkins has been infected by the alien organism. The officer is savagely attacked and infected. Both men head towards Lawton, terrorizing and contaminating everyone they encounter. Meanwhile, Cheryl and Timmy have left the prom and are parked atop Lover's Lane. Bardo comes upon the lovebirds and attacks them, infecting Timmy. Now Cheryl must run for her life through the pitch-black forest, escaping her pursuers and trying to reach the authorities before the infection spreads to L.A.

Why it matters

An unrelenting blend of ’80s-style alien infection horror and small-town panic that taps into the dread of contagion and isolation.

  • Practical effects showcase gooey, visceral body horror that recalls the best of ’80s creature features.
  • The small-town setting and prom night backdrop amplify the claustrophobic tension and teen dread.
  • Fans of contagion and quarantine horror will appreciate its early take on infection spreading through rural America.
  • A gritty, low-budget indie with rough edges but earnest scares — perfect for viewers who cherish atmospheric, practical-effect-driven horror over polish.
6 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
43
Supernatural
20
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Found Footage

Content Warnings

Child in DangerBody HorrorDehumanization

TMDB Keywords

outbreak

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