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The Endless
2017 112 min United States of America 16+
★7.0
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
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Description
Two brothers return to the cult they fled from years ago to discover that the group's beliefs may be more sane than they once thought.
Budget:
$1M
US Gross:
$272,020
Worldwide:
$956,425
Starring
Aaron Moorhead
Actor
Justin Benson
Actor
Callie Hernandez
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
The Endless is a meditative, low-budget indie sci-fi film that prioritizes Lovecraftian atmosphere and existential dread over traditional horror tropes. While some viewers feel the plot lacks necessary internal logic and pacing, others praise its unique, mind-bending approach to time and the compelling, personal dynamic between the lead brothers.
| Originality | The film succeeds as a unique, atmospheric blend of Lovecraftian sci-fi and existential drama rather than a traditional, jump-scare-heavy horror movie. | |
| Acting | The directors' decision to cast themselves works well to ground the brotherly relationship and provide a sense of intimate stakes. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and visual style effectively use the harsh, arid landscapes to build a sense of sustained, otherworldly unease. | |
| Score | The ethereal synth score by Jimmy Lavelle plays a crucial role in grounding the film's metaphysical and psychological tension. | |
| Pacing | The deliberate, dialogue-heavy pace rewards viewers seeking meditative sci-fi, but critics of the film find it to be slow and lacking in necessary narrative momentum. | |
| Screenplay | While proponents appreciate the ambiguous, abstract storytelling, opponents argue the script suffers from significant logical inconsistencies and a lack of clear character motivation. |