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Key Features:
Alien abduction, Supernatural creatures, Human flesh, Bloodlust, Transformation, Survival horror, Camping, Woods, Sci-fi horror, Body horror, Violence-high
Tone:
serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Horror fans, Sci-fi horror enthusiasts, Body horror aficionados
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Horror → Desperation

Embryo

2020-10-24
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Kevin and his girlfriend Evelyn are camping in the woods when she is abducted and impregnated by otherworldly beings. As the entity within her begins to grow, Evelyn discovers that her cravings can only be satisfied by human flesh and blood.

Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Cast
Romina Perazzo, Domingo Guzmán, Cristian Cuentrejo, Luis Vitalino Grandón, Carolina Escobar, Manuel Navarrete, Vittorio Farfán, Patricio Valladares, François Soto, Paulina Facuse
Crew
Patricio Valladares, Barry Keating
Rating
5.8(84 votes)
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