Annihilation (2018)
A biologist enters a mysterious zone where nature's laws unravel, creating a bleak, surreal, slow-burn horror.
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
How intense is Annihilation?
Annihilation is properly scary, with graphic gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Annihilation feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulbleaksurrealatmosphericcerebral
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Annihilation
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Is Annihilation for you?
Is Annihilation scary?
Yes, properly. Annihilation is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Annihilation gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Annihilation sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Annihilation OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Annihilation?
Annihilation runs 1h 55m.
Where can I stream Annihilation?
Annihilation is streaming on MGM+.
Does Annihilation have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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