A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don’t apply.
“Annihilation” is a 2018 science fiction psychological horror film directed by Alex Garland, based on the novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. The film is celebrated for its thought-provoking narrative, stunning visuals, and eerie atmosphere, making it a standout in the genre and a must-watch for fans of mind-bending cinema.
The story follows Lena (Natalie Portman), a biologist and former soldier, who joins a mysterious expedition into a strange, quarantined zone known as “The Shimmer.” This zone is an anomaly of shifting biology and physics that has been expanding along the coastline of the United States. Her husband, Kane (Oscar Isaac), is the only known survivor of a previous expedition into The Shimmer, returning home in a deteriorated and altered state. Determined to find answers and save her husband, Lena joins a team of scientists, including a psychologist (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a surveyor (Tessa Thompson), a linguist (Tuva Novotny), and a paramedic (Gina Rodriguez).
