Assimilate

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Assimilate

Released May 25, 2019

1h 33m

Sci-Fi

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Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Why on earth would I want to watch...it's not even crediting its original source.

May 10, 2021

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Noel Murray

Los Angeles Times

So there's nothing especially original about "Assimilate." But director John Murlowski and a talented young cast do at least keep the action lively and unpretentious.

May 24, 2019

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Rhys Bowen Jones

JumpCut Online

You're unlikely to remember it soon after the credits have rolled.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 6, 2021

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

It's unlikely to stick in your mind, but if you're just looking for something to get you on the edge of your seat on a Friday night, you could do worse.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 15, 2021

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Dulcie Pearce

The Sun (UK)

Like any teen horror film worth its salt, this lays firm foundations for a sequel - or six - to follow.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 9, 2021

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Emily Tannenbaum

Cosmopolitan

I immediately knew I liked Assimilate because of its completely unnecessary cold open starring one of my personal faves.

Nov 6, 2019

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Calvin T

Wasn't the best but it will do

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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nick s

Well produced movie with acceptable acting. But it's just a teen version of "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers". I gave up about halfway through as the parallels were too obvious. It didn't feel like it had an original bone in its body. The original is a classic & doesn't need updating. However, if you haven't seen it you might enjoy this take.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/31/24

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Cristian s

Cuando la iba mirando me daba cuenta que claramente era una adaptación (o copia descarada) de algo que se había hecho antes y no me equivoque. Pero igual eso no quita que se trate de una buena experiencia en general y logra sortear con gracia las limitaciones de las películas de bajo presupuesto (principalmente el CGI y el nivel de las actuaciones). Una muy grata sorpresa.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/24

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Craig B

Okay, I was interested in watching this because the description sounded like a complete ripoff from the premise of ‘Invasion of the Bodysnatchers'…and yes, it well and truly is just that. Some creepy moments, but if you really want to see people being replaced with their evil, and more boring doubles, you're better off checking out the real deal…either the super creepy superior 1956 or 1978 versions of ‘Invasion of the Bodysnatchers', or if you prefer a modern retelling, the inferior (but still not too bad) 1993 remake.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/12/23

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farah r

Assimilate is many things and most of them aren't good but if you keep an open mind, you might actually enjoy some of it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

The acting and CGI could be better but the premise was interesting!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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Synopsis

Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.

Director: John Murlowski
Producer: William Fay, John Murlowski
Screenwriter: John Murlowski, Steven Palmer Peterson
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Sprockefeller Pictures, Maple Island Films
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 24, 2019
Runtime: 1h 33m

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