When a deep space fishing vessel is robbed by a gang of pirates, the Captain makes a daring decision to go after a rare and nearly extinct species. His obsession propels them further into space as the crew spins toward mutiny and betrayal.
Practical Effects
Gross tactile creature design that feels wrong in the best way.
Production
Ship interiors reek of authentic space-truck desperation.
Director
Ken Locsmandi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Ken Locsmandi's directorial debut after decades as a VFX supervisor — explains why the creature looks better than the emotional beats.
The 'space whaling' subgenre is weirdly persistent (see: Firefly, Star Trek IV) — this is its grimiest, most unhinged entry.
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