Assimilate
Seen it?2019 | 93 min | Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (56% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Clayface, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
56% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Murlowski
- Andi MatichakKayla Shepard
- Cam GigandetJosh Haywood
- Calum WorthyRandy Foster
- Jessica MedinaReplicate
- Joel CourtneyZach Henderson
- Katherine McNamaraHannah
- Mason McNultyJoey Shepard
- John MurlowskiMr. Fritts
- Terry Dale ParksPastor Greg
- Vito ViscusoLarry Shepard