Monsters
Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures," while a journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border.
Release Year
2010
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
Story Snapshot
Six years ago NASA discovered the possibility of alien life within our solar system. A probe was launched to collect samples, but crashed upon re-entry over Central America. Soon after, new life forms began to appear and half of Mexico was quarantined as an infected zone. Today, the American and Mexican military still struggle to contain "the creatures," while a journalist agrees to escort a shaken tourist through the infected zone in Mexico to the safety of the U.S. border.
Why This Page Helps
Monsters is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Monsters is best for viewers who want drama, thriller, science fiction without having to browse blindly.
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