Viral
Seen it?2016 | 86 min | Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Night of the Living Dead or 28 Weeks Later, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 26 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Following the outbreak of a virus that wipes out the majority of the human population, a young woman documents her family's new life in quarantine and tries to protect her infected sister.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$552K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 41K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
- Sofia Black-D'EliaEmma Drakeford
- Lio TiptonStacey Drakeford
- Travis TopeEvan Klein
- mgkCJ
- Michael KellyMichael Drakeford
- John CothranMr. Toomey
- Stoney WestmorelandBill
- Linzie GrayGracie Lemay
- Judyann ElderMrs. Toomey
- Brianne HoweyTara Dannelly