Annihilation
A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.
Critics Sentiment
Lena confronts her shimmering doppelganger in the lighthouse
The team enters the Shimmer and loses communication
The film dramatically improves from its slow, mediocre first half to the acclaimed surreal horror of the lighthouse sequence.
Annihilation starts slowly with wooden character work and pacing issues that frustrated many viewers. The film transforms in its second half into acclaimed cosmic horror, particularly the lighthouse sequence that critics called a masterpiece. The ambiguous ending divided audiences between those who appreciated the mystery and those who wanted clearer explanations.
Full cast
Natalie Portman
Lena
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Dr Ventress
Gina Rodriguez
Anya Thorensen
Tessa Thompson
Josie Radek
Tuva Novotny
Cass Sheppard
Oscar Isaac
Kane
Benedict Wong
Lomax
Sonoya Mizuno
Humanoid / Katie (Med Student)
David Gyasi
Daniel
John Schwab
Paramedic
Sammy Hayman
Mayer
Josh Danford
Shelley
Kristen McGarrity
Lena Double
Kumud Pant
Scientist
Honey Holmes
Scientist (uncredited)
Hiten Patel
Scientist (uncredited)
Kola Bokinni
Peyton (uncredited)
Cosmo Jarvis
Special Ops Soldier (uncredited)
Matthew Simpson
Special Ops Soldier (uncredited)
Crew
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