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For those who decided that studio flicks like "Madame Web" or "Rebel Moon" were among the worst film of 2024, do I have some good news for you: they weren't even close. Some brave critics, or even braver explorers of the deep trenches of 2024's cinematic offerings may have much more dire stories for you, telling tales of Neil Marshall's dumb actioner "The Duchess," or Sean McNamara's embarrassing deification of Ronald Reagan in "Reagan." Have you even heard of the Nick Frost horror sitcom spoof "Krazy House," or the Netflix Biblical drama "Mary"? 

The above-mentioned films all have one thing in common: they were voted among the ten worst films of the year, as gauged by Metacritic. Metacritic, for those who don't visit the website, is a film review aggregator. The site gathers together multiple professionally written reviews and boils each one down to a score of one to...

"There are bad movies, there are really bad movies, and then there’s Lumina," writes film critic Brian Tallerico for RogerEbert.com in his 0-star review, just one of many critiques of what may be the worst film of 2024. The sci-fi movie Lumina ostensibly follows Alex and his friends after flashes of bright lights lead to the disappearance of Alex's girlfriend. The group journeys through the desert and an underground military base, realizing that they're getting closer to a big alien conspiracy. Of course, it's difficult to parse this out from the incoherent filmmaking.

Tallerico continued in his review of Lumina, saying, "[It's] a film so breathtaking in its overall incompetence that one starts to wonder if it’s not intentionally so in the hope of being the next The Room or Birdemic. How else to explain some of the laughable shot choices, inconsistent characters, nonsensical plotting, and dialogue that sounds...

The story in Lumina is bizarre and incoherent, with missing scenes and poor CGI. The editing is terrible, with excessive Adr and a disappointing quality overall. Despite catchy music, Lumina falls short with unpolished visuals and unresolved plot points.

There's a character in Gino McKoy's second feature film, Lumina (2024) , who is meant to serve as comic relief, as indicated by his bucket hat, square glasses, and Alice-like love of descending internet rabbit holes. Unfortunately, George (Ken Lawson) is not funny, and yet I found myself laughing often throughout the first two-thirds of this science fiction horror film. About every 20 minutes in this overlong film, something so absurd and garbled occurs that it snatches an honest belly laugh.

Lumina (2024)

Director Gino McKoyRelease Date July 12, 2024Writers Gino McKoyCast Hami Belal, Emily Hall, Andrea Tivadar, Ken Lawson, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Eric RobertsRuntime 120 MinutesGenres Sci-Fi, HorrorMain Genre Sci-Fi

Lumina is an impressively incoherent film.

"Would you risk everything for the one you love?" That question is at the center of Lumina, a new sci-fi thriller from writer / director Gino McKoy. Ahead of the films theatircal release on Friday, we have an exclusive clip you can watch right now!

"A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a Dumb - Deep Underground Military Base. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever.

Patricia, a free-spirited Nubian hippie and amateur videographer, is staying at the house of her rich friend, Alex, who decides to throw a party that reunites old friends and introduces them to his new girl, Tatiana. The night seems destined for drama when he invites Delilah, an old girlfriend who doesn’t hide her feelings for him.

Director Gino McKoy describes the upcoming Lumina as a film that explores “the psychological effect of losing someone to an alien abduction,” and it’s coming to theaters this summer.

You’ll be able to experience the abduction for yourself in theaters July 12, 2024.

“A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a Deep Underground Military Base. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever.”

In his feature directing debut, Gino McKoy leads a cast that includes Eric Roberts, Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Andrea Tivadar, Sidney Nicole Rogers, Ken Lawson, and Emily Hall.

Here’s the full plot synopsis for the upcoming Lumina…

“Patricia, a free-spirited Nubian hippie and amateur videographer, is staying at the house of her rich friend, Alex, who decides to...

"Embrace the darkness. Fear the light." Goldove has revealed an official trailer for Lumina, an indie sci-fi horror thriller from filmmaker Gino McKoy. Set for release in July this summer, this looks like an ambitious indie film. A terrifying sci-fi thrill ride, Lumina follows four friends desperately searching for their abductee friend in a Dumb - Deep Underground Military Base. Whether they find their friend or not, what they find in the desert of the US to the sands of the Sahara, will change their lives forever. Lumina also incorporates elements of action and comedy, aiming to add more emotional depth into the science fiction genre. Starring Ken Lawson, Eric Roberts, Emily Hall, Rupert Lazarus, Eleanor Williams, Andrea Tivadar, and Sidney Nicole Rogers. There's so much going on in here, so many different ideas and visuals and twists, it almost seems like they've bit off more than they could chew.

Lumina, a film that follows the dream-like journey of a group of friends trying to find one of their own who disappeared suddenly after spaceships appeared outside their home, takes its inspiration from many real-life extraterrestrial experiences. Alien abductions, Area 51, government conspiracies — it’s all a part of the story of Patricia, Delilah, and George as they help Alex search for his beloved Tatiana who disappeared into the night sky.

The latest promotional clip for Lumina features the supposed “real testimonies of alien abductees” like Tatiana, who often are taken multiple times. In the film, which releases on July 12, 2024, none of the friends who join the search party are sure what to think. Why was Tatiana taken? How much does her family know? And why is Alex so convinced that she’s still alive and in need of their help?

The official Lumina synopsis tells of a story following “four...

Goldove Entertainment’s latest sci-fi thriller, “Lumina” has been acquired by Porter+Craig Film and Media, and is set to premiere with a wide-release theatrical campaign this summer.

Gino McKoy wrote and directed the film the filmmaker and shot it entirely in Morocco.

“Lumina” follows Alex, whose relationship with his dream girl Tatiana ends in a flash of a blinding light. Completely traumatized by the situation, Alex desperately sets off with his friends and conspiracy theorists to discover what really happened to his girlfriend. While traveling through the desert, Alex and his friends are faced with the unexpected, pushing the group to fight for their lives.

“Lumina” stars Eric Roberts, Rupert Lazarus as Alex and Eleanor Williams as Tatiana, with additional cast members hailing from Hollywood to London. The film is produced by David Seychell, Gino, Lynda and Hudson McKoy. Academy Award-winning editor Thom Nobel serves as the production’s editor.

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