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Ash
2025 95 min Finland, New Zealand, United States of America R 18+
★5.5
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director: Flying Lotus
Trailers
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Description
On the mysterious planet of Ash, Riya awakens to find her crew slaughtered. When a man named Brion arrives to rescue her, an ordeal of psychological and physical terror ensues while Riya and Brion must decide if they can trust one another to survive.
US Gross:
$1.08M
Starring
Eiza González
Actor
Aaron Paul
Actor
Iko Uwais
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Ash is a visually ambitious science fiction horror film that prioritizes striking aesthetic choices over narrative substance. While audiences and critics largely admire the cinematography and Eiza González's performance, the film is widely criticized for its derivative plot and lack of thematic depth.
| Acting | Eiza González delivers a compelling and anchoring performance that consistently elevates the material. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and toxic color palettes create a uniquely atmospheric and visually arresting experience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely considered underdeveloped, suffering from a thin plot and a lack of original ideas. | |
| Originality | The film heavily relies on and mimics the stylistic influences of established sci-fi classics, leading to accusations of derivative storytelling. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split: some find the slow-burn, meditative approach effective for building tension, while others find it boring and lacking in dynamic momentum. |