
Contamination
A former astronaut helps a government agent and a police detective track the source of mysterious alien pod spores, filled with lethal flesh-dissolving acid, to a South American coffee plantation controlled by alien pod clones.
Why it matters
Alien spores dripping with acid and a South American plantation hiding sinister clones—Contamination delivers a lurid slice of Italian sci-fi horror soaked in 1980’s exploitation atmosphere.
- An acid-dissolving alien threat that channels the splatter spirit of Lucio Fulci’s Zombie, but with its own bizarre, pulp twist.
- Goblin’s synth-heavy score anchors the film in a distinctly 1980 vibe, turning every scene into a moody, eerie fever dream.
- The dubbing and dialogue wobble between laughable and charming, making it a prime candidate for cult midnight screenings or riffing sessions.
- Fans of cosmic body horror and practical effects will appreciate the inventive alien pod designs, even if the plot sometimes deflates under its own ambition.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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