is a low-budget science fiction and horror hybrid that largely relies on the presence of Wesley Snipes to elevate its familiar "cabin in the woods" premise. While the film attempts to introduce fresh concepts near the end, critics generally found it to be a disjointed experience with varied production quality. Plot Summary
The group of five friends is often described as fitting standard tropes, with performances that vary from passable to "wooden". Critical Reception The Recall (2017)01:31:07 Min
The film was notable for being shot in a special Barco Escape three-screen panoramic format and had a companion VR experience, though these technical ambitions were largely lost on home viewers. Technical Details Runtime: Approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes (91 minutes). Director: Mauro Borrelli. Genre: Science Fiction / Horror / Thriller. Rating: R (for violence, language, and some nudity). is a low-budget science fiction and horror hybrid
As the teenagers are hunted and abducted by alien probes, they cross paths with (Wesley Snipes), a reclusive, telekinetic former astronaut who has been preparing for an alien return since his own abduction years prior. The final act shifts into a more bizarre territory, involving bio-organic transformations and a coda where the survivors return with supernatural brandings and powers. Cast and Performances Critical Reception The film was notable for being
Common complaints focused on a "plodding, disjointed" script that feels more like a series of test reels than a cohesive story. Many felt the film only became interesting right before it ended.
Some reviewers enjoyed the "cheesy dumbness" and found the special effects surprisingly decent for its budget, particularly in the later alien ship sequences.