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Isolation

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A genetic experiment goes horribly wrong at a remote Irish dairy farm.

Critics Reviews

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Joe Leydon Variety Novice writer-director Billy O'Brien brings a seriousness of purpose and a modicum of showmanship to the task of serving generic B-movie cheese in Isolation Oct 20, 2005 Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting Lovers of accidental monsters, science gone awry, and suffocating environments are urged to watch this hidden gem. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Steve Biodrowski ESplatter Working from a rather inauspicious premise ... writer-director Billy O'Brien conjures a remarkable genre achievement: a somber, sad, and absolutely convincing film that is also genuinely terrifying. Jul 11, 2008 Full Review Josh Ralske All Movie Guide Fans of good old-fashioned creature features should be very pleased... Rated: 7/10 Aug 5, 2006 Full Review Dread Central Isolation is a great film that shifts effortlessly from brooding and dramatic darkness to edge of your seat action. Rated: 4/5 Jul 19, 2006 Full Review Daniel Kasman d+kaz. intelligent movie reviews Rated: C- Feb 25, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jack S Another low-budget creature feature that substitutes genuine scares and suspense with cheesy effects and excessive gore. There’s unfortunately nothing impressive or the least bit compelling about the monster (basically a wormlike bundle of teeth) or its origin story. Plus, there’s a disturbing concentration on some horrific injuries to the farm’s helpless livestock. So, skip it if you’re an animal lover. But, mainly skip it because it’s just a depressingly unpleasant experience. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review David W A hugely effective and massively under rated horror. Very well acted, written and directed, especially as a directorial debut. Alien on a farm and it's all the more effective given the down to earth environment. Loved it on its release and having just rewatched this it hasn't aged a day. Great stuff. Highly recommended. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Kay C Despite it's flaws the suspense kept my attention. It had all the aspects of horror I hate the most, parasites and pregnancy (positive) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review Chelsea T these writers flunked biology. if you are going to make a sci fi, ya gota be somewhat scientifically possible... and this is just not remotely scientific. genetic vs infection process, mammalian body being able to switch to living underwater... too many faux pas. nothing too redeeming about this flick. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/23 Full Review Brad J Pretty effective comic book style horror noir, with enough of a gripping script that makes the most of a low budget. Caught my interest right from the opening scene, although I would have loved to see certain themes developed further. Better than many other indie horror movies. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Horror movie with more than its share of horror, don't look for the light side here. Dark and full of dread. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Billy O'Brien

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John Lynch

Dan

Essie Davis

Orla

Ruth Negga

Mary

Sean Harris

Jamie

Marcel Iures

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Movie Info

Synopsis A genetic experiment goes horribly wrong at a remote Irish dairy farm.
Director
Billy O'Brien
Producer
Bertrand Faivre, Ed Guiney, Ruth Kenley-Letts
Screenwriter
Billy O'Brien
Rating
R (Violence/Gore|Scene of Sexuality|Language)
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 35m