Future Fear

Sure, when I sat down to watch the 2021 sci-fi horror "Future Fear" (aka "Stellanomicon: Future Fear"), I must admit that I wasn't really sure what to expect here. I hadn't even heard about the movie prior to getting to sit down to watch it. I have to say, though, that I was suckered in by the movie's cover.

And let me just say that this was bad. Really, really bad. The storyline felt like it was written by a pre-teen as a term paper. It was just ludicrous that writer and director Ken May managed to churn out something as ridiculous as "Future Fear" turned out to be.

I am sure that the idea was well-meant and that the concept sounded great in the head of writer and director, but the transition from idea to screen was just horrible.

The special effects in the movie were awful to look at. It felt as if they didn't even bother with attempting to make it look realistic. And how such effects get a clearance stamp in post-production is just beyond my comprehension.

The acting in "Future Fear" was every bit as wooden, rigid and cringe-worthy as the rest of the movie. So at least they were on point with that.

If you enjoy sci-fi horror movies, don't waste your time, money or effort on this one. There are far, far better movies out there in the sci-fi horror genre.

I am rating "Future Fear" a generous two out of ten stars. At least they tried, I suppose. And I bet they had fun making this cheesy movie. But in terms of it being an entertaining or enjoyable movie, then it was just a swing and a miss.

No need to watch the entire movie.

5 minutes of it was enough to understand how poorly the actors are. The editing is terrible. Everything is made of plastic and you can clearly see it. I try to watch some other scenes in the movie to see if it was about to be better, but you can bet your salary it is not. It seems to get worse and worse. This ain't a movie, this is a primary school long métrage.

Very bad.

If you want to waste your precious with a good apocalyptic movie, there are plenty of them. I strongly recommand anything but this one. I am pretty sure my deaf dog can make a better movie, and can act way better than these actors.

I watch a lot of super low budget films and find sci-fi and horror can still be entertaining at the zero budget level. Because an idea, even with poor special effects, is still interesting to me.

One or two of the segments are student grade, but a couple of the others had something to say and I appreciated that. The "Isolation" short, in particular, had something to say that will probably ensure that filmmaker won't be working in Hollywood any time soon. But that's exactly the kind of thing that makes watching these small independent films worthwhile. They say things the big boys won't/can't say.

Cinematography and production values are hit and miss, but if you're the kind of person who watches low budget indie sci fi/horror, hoping to find humor or alternative world views, then you might enjoy this.

Overall, it's probably a 3 star effort, but I'm adding two stars out of support for the higher effort segments that took risks.

Future Fear is an intriguing indie sci-fi anthology that offers a collection of thought-provoking narratives set in a dystopian future. With its ambitious storytelling and creative approach, the film presents a series of interconnected segments that explore themes of survival, technology, and human resilience.

The film's atmosphere is immersive, making effective use of lighting, sound, and cinematography to create a sense of tension and unease. Despite its indie budget, Future Fear finds ways to bring its world to life, using a mix of practical effects and creative visuals.

The performances are solid, with the lead delivering an engaging portrayal that helps ground the more abstract elements of the story. While some segments feel stronger than others-a common trait in anthology films-the overarching narrative ties them together in an intriguing way.

For fans of independent sci-fi, Future Fear offers a unique experience. It may not have the polish of big-budget productions, but its ambition and storytelling make it worth a watch for those who appreciate thought-provoking sci-fi with an experimental edge.

Considering this movie had zero budget, and was mostly done during a global pandemic, it's really well done! The various segments are interesting, the acting is quite good, and the special effects really sell the scenes. I'd be very interested to see more of these.