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This movie could fit several genres: certainly sci-fi, thriller and suspense, but also mystery, crime, drama and horror.

There's never a dull minute from beginning to end, it gets your attention early. The suspenseful story reveals a little information here and there, and keeps you thinking until the end.

There is some quality acting from people I'd never seen before. It's refreshing to see new faces instead of the same overexposed actors.

Radius lured me in with an interesting premise, but I stayed for the characters.

While watching this I came up with many versions of what was actually happening, but in the end the explanation itself was not required for me to enjoy this.

I liked the characters, their arcs, and the fact that the story was built around them. The writing was not as stupid as in many low budget sci-fi films, yet I can't really call this a sci-fi film, can I?

I mean, it was clearly marketed as a sci-fi mystery and even the titles suggests something like that, but it's actually a completely different movie.

Don't approach this as a sci-fi film with an easy explanation and if you enjoy emotionally packed films you will like this one.

I started watching this thinking, here we another low budget fail. I was completely wrong. Watch it and i challenge you to hate it. Your so involved in the movie, keeps you in suspense.. So well executed!

I want more movies like this,

I took a flyer on this movie because the description looked interesting (and I also noted the guy from The Black List, which I'm a fan of, starred). I'm glad I did! The premise is one I don't recall ever having seen before and that was fun. If you give this a go try NOT to read the description because it'd be better to be trying to figure it out right along with the characters, but it won't ruin anything if you know going in.

I thought the acting was pretty good across the board and I very much appreciate the fact that it just jumps right in without any long setup work. Sometimes you absolutely need such setup work (and I'm always telling my impatient kids to give movies time to develop the story and characters) but in this case it works great to not have to get through it.

It's well-made from a technical standpoint and I don't think you'll have any complaints in that area.

As for complaints? The "twist" ending fell a little flat because as a writer myself I felt there was more interesting ways to go. That said, I wouldn't call it a bad ending, I think it works in the same sort of fatalistic way The Mist works (it's highly divisive, but I think The Mist is one of the best endings in movie history so you may want to use that as a guide to whether you're going to like this one or not - which is NOT to say they're identical or anything like that, I just mean in terms of tone). Whether you're let down or not I don't think you would be to the extent that it ruins the experience.

Really, for me, if you're expecting an all-time classic here then yeah, skip it because that's not what you're going to get. But, if you want a decent movie that I think will keep you interested throughout, is definitely on the dark side (something I like in movies) and that may surprise you a little bit in terms of story and in terms of how good it is then yeah, I think this is one to give a try. I for one liked it and have no problem recommending to others.

Its hard to be down on a low budget film with such a great premise, but (for me) the execution wasn't there. The script left a lot to be desired, and combined with some flat acting, bits are kind of hard to watch. It's hard to say if its the script, acting or both. The plot is more or less what you'd expect, and the final act is actually a pretty cool idea, but again the execution brought it down.

Enough with the negatives though, this film isn't all bad. The idea is really cool, and I wish I could have seen this without the spoilers of the title and plot teaser. I think perhaps the greatest draw of this film is lost when you can't go on the same journey of discovery with our mystery man. That aside, I still enjoyed the early scenes quite a bit.

I really hope these kinds of low budget sci-fi films keep getting made. They many not all be gems, but they're usually more interesting than another billion dollar marvel film. 5.5/10.

Liam (Diego Klattenhoff, star of TV's "The Blacklist") wakes from a car crash with no memory of who he is. As he makes his way into town to look for help, he finds only dead bodies, all with strange pale eyes. Liam's first assessment is that a virus is present in the air, but he soon discovers the horrible truth.

This film was born with Fantasia's Frontières Market serving as midwife way back in 2012. Other great films in recent years that came out of this process are "Turbo Kid", "The Void" and "Raw", so the track record is rather strong. (The late George Romero's "Road of the Dead" most recently went through the market and may arrive in 2018.) A few producers were attached and dropped out along the way (hence the multi-year genesis), but ultimately everything worked out.

At first, I thought that perhaps the creators give too much away in their plot description (which I have shortened) and title, but this turns out not to be the case. While the viewer will be more rewarded the less they know going in, the cause of death is only the first in a series of surprises and twists. A far more interesting one awaits.

It cannot be overstated how absolutely wonderful this original concept is. Allegedly, it was inspired in part by the style and format of "Oldboy" (which is not at all obvious) mixed with the plot of an old Superman comic. There are mild horror elements, mixed in with an overall science fiction or supernatural premise. When we find out about the memory of the Santa beard, a mystery element is added. And still further the constant police chase adds an action element, making this a hard film to categorize (other than it is not much of a western or romance!).

The production value is clearly high, and the cinematography from Simon Villeneuve is rich and gorgeous. Charlotte Sullivan's acting seems a little too rehearsed, a little tense and unrealistic. This is a shame, really, because according to her, she approached the role as though she were Kim Novak in "Vertigo" or some other Hitchcock tale, which seems like a strong mindset to use. Diego Klattenhoff hits it out of the park, however. While his character's history and motives are constantly under question, Klattenhoff plays Liam with such warmth that we cannot help but side with him as he goes through this ordeal.

While it is hard to review this film without giving away too much, it really is a must-see. An official selection of FrightFest, Fantastic Fest, and Fantasia Film Festival, everyone else gets to finally see it available on VOD on November 10, 2017. Courtesy of Epic Pictures, the fine folks who gave us "Turbo Kid" and "Tales of Halloween".

It's rare that I watch a movie that catches me completely off guard. I don't understand the low ratings. This movie gets a 10 for originality.

Saw this on the Horror Channel as part of their Frightfest season. Never know what you're going to get, a lot of movies they show don't live up to much. But on the other hand a few are a cut above average and this is one such example. It's a bit slow to start with but is well made & it gradually drew me in. Certainly an interesting concept, a good combination of sci fi and horror. Seeing people & animals suddenly drop dead is very eerie, no matter how many times it is shown. Worth a view

Interesting at first. Kept looking for a big reveal. Constantly questioning the characters actions and reasoning. Why did they do that, or why did they say that. Their actions at times didn't make any sense. The ending was weak, an easy way out and fell flat. Disappointing. Would not recommend.

I'm confused by the reviews that state that the ending was pointless. The movie starts after something mysterious happened and it never gets explained, but we see the result of it and that - in the end - horrors and wonders are helpless against what makes us human. I don't need a Marvel-Comic explanation why super-hero/villain comes into being, the story was really good and the movie is self-contained and thrilling.

It didn't break any barriers, did not change me or anything like that - it was solid, very very good entertainment and deserves every of its 8 points.

One thing I have always loved about Sci-Fi is how they can flesh out a thought experiment. The how/why something happens is secondary to what chain of events occurs when you start with a catalyzing thought/event.

In this case the the thought experiment is what would happen if everything that came within 50ft of a person dropped dead instantly. How would that person react, how would they figure it out? That was the portion of the story that I found compelling and interesting. The second part of the thought experiment, is what if there is another person who renders his powers safe.

The second aspect of the story, is that person in question, wakes up with amnesia. He can't remember who he is or anything about his life. There is also another person who also can't remember her life, and happened to be in the car wreck with him right before he woke up.

The part I found less compelling was the backstory of the two main characters. It was an odd mystery thriller added on top, that was kind of at odds with the characters' arc. It also kind of made the ending seem morally OK (perhaps even blah), instead of poignant and/or tragic. For many viewers, I assume, the added layer may make it more enticing, so I can't say it was bad, just not for me.

The ending did leave some unanswered questions, but that is to be expected and even desired for movies like this. Overall the movie was very well done, and worth watching.

So, where to start, this movie is supremely good surprise to me, I didn't expect anything less than decent 5/10 when I started watching but oh boy I was wrong, I was hooked from very first scene till the end, very very good acting to I must say it was, main story super intriguing, interesting, mystery around all movie was also very dope.

Now, I get it why had lower rating, that twist and turn from a road of main story practically maybe annoyed a lot, I was to, but plot twist was so good and out of nowhere, it didn't even bother me that much, in the end, finish was kinda simbolical, my main concern about this movie was it's kinda WAY TO SHORT MAN, I wanted from them to keep going, and that's the good good point of quality of movie, congrats to everyone! 7/10.

Acting was just okay.. May feel slow / dragging at the beginning with what seems like lack of better scenes or acting to build up the story but it definitely lets you stick to the movie to figure out what is happening. You'll stay on it up to the end. If you feel hesitant to watch this because you have watched several low budgeted with unknown actors/directors and ended up feeling cheated for wasting your time, give this one a chance. It did not disappoint me.

... but failed. The scenario itself is very interesting and I was under suspense for quite a time, but the end is not pleasent at all - I didn't like it. The main problem with this title hints for a bigger end than the end that, which finally dissapointed me completely. There could have been so much more of the very interesting beginning. I had the impression that the makers didn't have a clue what would be a better ending. That's real sorry - good approach, cheap end. No recommendation from me, save your time.

I seriously can´t understand the bad ratings. This is an extremely well made and entertaining movie. Acting and cinematography are excellent and the plot keeps the audience engaged the whole time. Though foreseeable for some, twists are pretty logical and not disappointing at all. I totally recommend it.

I wanted to like this. Every time I see a movie with a new plot I've never heard of I immediately want to check it out. This one is definitely different.

It just moved a little slow. It seemed much longer than 90 minutes. The first half was a lot of them walking around or driving around and just got a little boring.

The movie seemed to be based on a book. You could kind of tell when they added little things to the story that didn't quite fit in. They could've cut a little bit of the unnecessary fat and added a bit more action.

That twist was dumb. I didn't expect it which was cool but it just kind of came out of nowhere and just felt a little disjointed from the overall plot.

I don't know. It wasn't a terrible movie. I was just a little disappointed with the delivery.

Atmospheric. Great acting. Fantastic storyline. And superb ending. Was not expecting that twist. Didn't expect to enjoy it but I did. Don't listen to the haters. It's not high budget with graphics to hold it up. The story and directing holds all on its own.

I enjoyed this is was cool enough to not bore me i loved the twist cuz they really did well with the time they had to make you slowly care for every charachter. This is a great date movie! Fun! Loved the actors well cast! I adore these twilight zone styled films.nothing is quite as it appears.i recommended this? No over the top anything. FUN!

Such an interesting idea, completely killed by being sidelined... shame. I was wondering why did they even include that radius bit in the movie, since it wasn't suited for this kind of movie at all. It was a generic thriller and the radius thing felt like a completely pointless gimmick. Imagine taking the Titanic movie and putting the robots from Transformers into it, just because whatever. This is how the genre mix felt in Radius. This makes me very sad, because this idea had sooo much potential and it was completely wasted on a movie, where it made zero sense to be in. The acting was fine, but putting a good roof on your collapsing house won't help anything. After the credits rolled, all I was left with was disappointment.