Synopsis:
Six years ago previously, a NASA probe returning to earth with samples of an alien life form, crashed over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear, and half of Mexico was quarantined as an INFECTED ZONE. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain “the creatures”… The story begins when a US journalist agrees to escort a shaken American tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the US border.
Not saying that this independent film Monster is anything like J.J. Abrams’s Cloverfield but seeing the trailer reminded me of it for some reason. In all actually, it is probably much more like District 9. I guess it is flying under everyone’s radar because I have heard NOTHING about it until now, but the blurbs I am reading about it are very positive. If you want to see the trailer you will have to go to either Apple or Check out the official movie site.
What is interesting about this film is that it is supposedly shot guerrilla style and still appears to have high production values. It was shot on two HD cams, edited in a bedroom on a laptop and the VFXs look cool with no real budget behind them- just talent. Not sure if I will see this in the movies but I know that I will see it on download or on DVD. Who knows, it may be a sleeper hit.
Available On Demand on September 24, 2010 and in theaters on October 29, 2010.
