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Growth (2009)

Horror/Sci-Fi     Not Rated

Plot

In 1989, a breakthrough in advanced parasitic research on Cuttyhunk Island, gave scientists a jump in human evolution. Initial tests proved promising as subjects were experiencing heightened physical and mental strength and awareness. But, something in the experiment went horribly wrong and the island mysteriously lost three quarters of its population. Jamie Akerman fled the outbreak, which took her mothers life, twenty years ago. She now returns with her boyfriend and step brother, to sell the family property. There, they uncover the key to Jamie's disturbing past, and the horrifying secrets long suppressed by the town leader, Larkin. Now, a new strain of parasite has emerged, and threatens the island once again. Jamie struggles to survive and escape the obsessive pursuit of the local islanders who know that she has inherited more than she could ever have imagined.

Acting

Stars Mircea Monroe, Brian Krause, and Richard Rhiele. The entire cast is very much average, and really not even worth commenting on.

Gore

There is a decent amount of blood, but more certainly would have helped pick up the pace.

Sex/Nudity

Brief breasts during a make out session.

Final Thoughts

Pretty much another version of the over-used "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" plot, except it involved man made bug's rather than alien beings. It also moves a little too slow for it's own good, as it didn't have good enough acting to really bring the story to life, so it dragged a bit. Not really worth watching, but not a terrible watch should you decide to see it.

Overall Rating

C