Isolation

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Isolation

R

2005

1h 35m

Horror

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

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

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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

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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

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Josh Ralske

All Movie Guide

Fans of good old-fashioned creature features should be very pleased...

Rated: 7/10

Aug 5, 2006

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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

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Daniel Kasman

d+kaz. intelligent movie reviews

Rated: C-

Feb 25, 2006

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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